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Luna Crater

Santhosh Kumar 01/05/2024

The Luna Crater in Gujarat, India, formed approximately 6,900 years ago from a meteorite impact, was recently confirmed through scientific methods including radiocarbon dating and geochemical analysis. The impact site is notable for its size, the rarity of such craters, and its potential historical connections to the ancient Harappan civilization. This discovery enriches our understanding of Earth’s geological history and the effects of extraterrestrial impacts on early human societies.

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