Nördlinger Ries
The Nördlinger Ries is an impact crater and large circular depression in western Bavaria and eastern Baden-Württemberg. It is located north of the Danube in the district of Donau-Ries. The city of Nördlingen is located within the depression, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) south-west of its centre.
| Nördlinger Ries | |
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Relief map of Nördlinger Ries | |
| Impact crater/structure | |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Diameter | 24 km (15 mi) |
| Age | 14.808 ± 0.038 Ma, Middle Miocene |
| Exposed | Yes |
| Drilled | Yes |
| Bolide type | Achondrite |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 48°53′N 10°34′E |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg |
| District | Donau-Ries |
| Municipality | Nördlingen |
Location of the crater in Germany | |
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