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Chiemgau Impact

A Baverian meteorite crater strewn field

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    • The history of the discovery
    • Scattering ellipse and crater dimensions
    • The Chiemgau strewnfield compared to others worldwide
    • Geology of the target
    • Crater structure and material
    • Geophysics
    • Macroscopic deformations
    • Mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry
    • Lake Tüttensee crater
    • An impact layer near Grabenstätt
    • Melt rock experiments
    • Astronomical aspects and relations
    • Historical aspects – or when was the sky falling?
    • Discussion of alternate models
    • References
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Chiemgau impact (hypothesis) is a term that denotes a meanwhile manifoldly proved meteorite impact that happened as an extraordinary event in prehistoric times (Bronze Age, Celtic era) in southeast Bavaria (Germany). A large cosmic body (a comet or an asteroid) hit the ground and left a big crater strewn field with all relevant impact evidence. This website focuses on all aspects of the related scientific research including reports and publications on geosciences, astronomy, archeology and science of history, but also on discussions of this spectacular research area. In the Wikipedia four-line article "Chiemgau impact hypothesis" this event is characterized as "an obsolete scientific theory" that has been raised "by a team of hobby-archaeologists". This is grossly deceptive and typifies the standpoint of a few obstinate opponents of the Chiemgau impact, hence taking their side and thwarting Wikipedia requirements.

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of the 10 questions from our reply to the press release of the Naturkundemuseum (Museum of Natural History), Berlin.

Author ErnstsonPosted on 2. August 20113. August 2011Categories Diskussion

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Since October 2009, a little museum addresses the Chiemgau impact. The permanent exhibition is located in an annex of the town hall of Grabenstätt at Lake Chiemsee. Organization: Grabenstätt municipality; authors: Chiemgau Impact Research Team (CIRT).
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More informations can be found here

Recent book:

Kord Ernstson (2010): Der Chiemgau-Impakt. Ein bayerisches Meteoritenkraterfeld (The Chiemgau Impact. A Bavarian Meteorite Crater Field - in German). 80 pages, 40 figures, hard cover. Price: 10 €. More information and order form here

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  • Home
  • Introduction
    • The history of the discovery
    • Scattering ellipse and crater dimensions
    • The Chiemgau strewnfield compared to others worldwide
    • Geology of the target
    • Crater structure and material
    • Geophysics
    • Macroscopic deformations
    • Mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry
    • Lake Tüttensee crater
    • An impact layer near Grabenstätt
    • Melt rock experiments
    • Astronomical aspects and relations
    • Historical aspects – or when was the sky falling?
    • Discussion of alternate models
    • References
  • CIRT
  • Publications
  • Discussion
  • Reports
  • News
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
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