Ries crater

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:volcano
gptkbp:age approximately 14.8 million years
gptkbp:archaeological_findings evidence of ancient human activity
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Nördlingen
gptkbp:climate temperate climate
important for climate research
gptkbp:collaborations international research teams
gptkbp:conference venue for discussions on impact geology
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired local legends
gptkbp:depth approximately 500 meters
gptkbp:diameter 24 kilometers
gptkbp:discovered_by discovered in 1920s
gptkbp:education important for geology students
gptkbp:educational_programs geology field trips
gptkbp:environmental_impact affects local ecosystems
studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:events hosts geological conferences
gptkbp:fauna diverse wildlife
gptkbp:features well-preserved structure
gptkbp:flora varied vegetation
gptkbp:formed gptkb:event
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Miocene
central uplift
breccia
study of impact processes
gptkbp:geological_formation available for study
conducted regularly
varied rock formations
rich in geological features
efforts to protect the site
conducted by students and researchers
focus on impact mechanics
gptkbp:historical_analysis studied since the 20th century
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient meteorite impact site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ries crater
gptkbp:impact complex crater
one of the largest in Europe
ongoing investigations
simple crater
shocked quartz
contributes to understanding of planetary impacts
estimated at 1 million tons of TNT
gptkbp:is_explored_in visited by scientists
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:Protected_area
gptkbp:land_use agriculture and tourism
gptkbp:landforms unique geological formations
gptkbp:landmark Ries river
gptkbp:local_economy boosts local businesses
influences tourism and geology
gptkbp:local_legends associated with meteorites
gptkbp:location gptkb:Bavaria,_Germany
gptkbp:natural_resources potential for mining
gptkbp:nearby_attractions gptkb:Ries_Crater_Museum
gptkbp:notable_for its circular shape
gptkbp:publishes numerous articles published
gptkbp:research ongoing research projects
site for planetary geology studies
gptkbp:research_areas various universities
gptkbp:research_focus impact cratering processes
gptkbp:research_interest attracts geologists worldwide
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Nördlingen
Ries basin
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attraction for visitors
gptkbp:tradition influences local traditions
gptkbp:wildlife habitat for various species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Donau-Ries_district
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5