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Roter Kamm: ancient impact crater in Namibia's sand dunes
Original: Roter Kamm: an ancient impact crater among the sand dunes of southern Namibia
The Roter Kamm crater in southern Namibia is drawing attention as an example of an ancient meteorite impact preserved among desert sand dunes. The European Union Agency for the Space Programme is highlighting the site, which is clearly visible from space. Readers are sharing the striking imagery and discussing how erosion and sand have shaped the crater over millions of years, making it a point of interest for geology and Earth observation enthusiasts.
Why now: A space agency recently featured the crater, prompting renewed interest in its striking appearance from orbit
Roter Kamm craterNamibiaEuropean Union Agency for the Space Programme
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- Roter Kamm: an ancient impact crater among the sand dunes of southern Namibia · https://eu-space.europa.eu/
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