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Introduction
The Kaali meteorite – unique giant meteorite, fell in a densely populated region of the world. |
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Facts
Some numbers and statisticts. |
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History of research
Archaeological research of the Kaali meteorite craters began in 1976-1979, directed by the archaeologist Vello Lõugas. |
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Geology
The meteorite crater of Kaali from the geological point of view. |
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Legends
Legends and folk tales related to Kaali. |
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Links
Some related links.
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Eesti
keeles
Eestikeelne versioon. |
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Welcome !
The meteorite crater field in Kaali, Saaremaa, is the rarest natural monument in Estonia as well as the most impressive crater field of the whole Eurasia. The Kaali meteorite was the last giant meteorite that fell in a densely populated region of the world. Its fall on the inhabited island of Saaremaa evidently caused extensive damage and possibly also numerous victims, it has been compared with an explosion of a small nuclear bomb.  The fall of the meteorite was historically remarkable as an event and for its influences on human culture. Besides that, a new landform emerged as the result of the explosion, well fit for a fortification, a watering place and a sacrificial site. The archaeological investigation in Kaali has confirmed the unique nature of the crater field in this respect |
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