Key Points
In-depth analysis of the Luna structure unveiled that the impact was triggered by an immense object primarily composed of iron, reshaping the landscape significantly..
Notably, layers of ancient plant remains buried beneath the impact debris were dated back approximately 6,905 years using radiocarbon dating techniques...
This groundbreaking revelation stems from a meticulous study conducted by a collaborative team of scientists hailing from esteemed institutions such as the University of Kerala, Geological Survey of India, National Centre for Earth Science Studies, Kachchh University, Physical Research Laboratory, and CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute..
Their findings have been disseminated in the reputable journal Science Direct.. . Situated within the low-lying Banni Plains of the dynamically active Kutch Basin, the Luna structure remains submerged and inaccessible for a significant portion of the year due to its geographical location..
The confirmation of the Luna structure not only augments India's repository of known impact craters but also holds the potential to catalyze further investigations into impact crater and planetary science within the country..
