Dobele crater
Dobele crater is an impact crater in central Latvia. The town of Dobele is built over the site of the crater.
| Dobele crater | |
|---|---|
Dobele crater Location of Dobele crater in Latvia | |
| Impact crater/structure | |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Diameter | 4.5 km (2.8 mi) |
| Age | 290 ± 35 Ma Late Carboniferous to Late Permian |
| Exposed | No |
| Drilled | Yes |
| Location | |
| Location | Dobele |
| Coordinates | 56°35′N 23°15′E |
| Country | Latvia |
It is 4.5 km (2.8 mi) in diameter and the age is estimated to be 290 ± 35 million years (Cisuralian epoch of the Permian period). The impact structure is buried and is not visible.
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