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Mien is a deeply eroded meteorite impact crater in Sweden. Lake Mien occupies the crater area, and the structure has an estimated diameter of about 9 kilometers. Geological estimates place the impact at roughly 121 million years ago. Because erosion has modified the original form, the crater is recognized mainly through its geological structure and the lake within it.
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Where is the Mien crater?
Mien is a deeply eroded meteorite impact crater in Sweden. Lake Mien now occupies much of the crater area.
How large is the Mien crater?
The structure has an estimated diameter of about 9 kilometers. Its original shape has been modified by erosion over geological time.
How old is the Mien impact crater?
Geological estimates place the impact at roughly 121 million years ago. The event therefore occurred during the Mesozoic Era.
Why is Lake Mien linked to an impact crater?
The lake occupies the area of the deeply eroded impact structure. Although erosion changed the original landform, the lake remains a major visible expression of the crater.
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