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Chiemgau Impact

A Baverian meteorite crater strewn field

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    • Geology of the target
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    • Macroscopic deformations
    • Mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry
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    • Melt rock experiments
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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.

Chiemgau impact: two contributions to the AGU 2011 Fall Meeting, San Francisco

At the AGU (American Geophysical Union) Fall Meeting, December 5-9, two contributions focusing on special features of the Chiemgau meteorite impact strewn field have been presented:

Neumair, A. & Ernstson, K. (2011), Geomagnetic and morphological signature of small crateriform structures in the Alpine Foreland, Southeast Germany, Abstract GP11A-1023 presented at 2011 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., 5-9 Dec.

The poster may be clicked here: Poster Neumair & Ernstson

Ernstson, K. & Neumair, A. (2011), Geoelectric Complex Resistivity Measurements of Soil Liquefaction Features in Quaternary Sediments of the Alpine Foreland, Germany, Abstract NS23A-1555 presented at 2011 Fall Meeting, AGU, San Francisco, Calif., 5-9 Dec.

The poster may be clicked here:  Poster Ernstson & Neumair

Author ErnstsonPosted on 16. December 201124. February 2012Categories Allgemein, News

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museum

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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