Since February this year, Indian scientists have suspected, but not confirmed, that an object from outer space left this mark on the landscape.
NASA's Landsat 8 satellite has captured a detailed image of a huge meteor crater in the Banni Plains grassland in Gujarat.This mark on the landscape had been suspected, but not confirmed, until February this year, when new analysis revealed characteristic signatures of a meteorite impact.
On February 24, 2024, the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on the Landsat 8 satellite captured a vivid image of the Luna impact crater, named after the village of the same name nearby. Approximately 1.8 kilometres in diameter, its outer rim towers about 20 feet above the crater floor, leaving a distinct mark on the landscape.
Luna is located in Gujarat state, among the Banni Plains, and is adjacent to the Great Rann of Kutch, a vast white salt desert. This dynamic environment often holds water due to the crater's low-lying nature. In May 2022, scientists used a dry period to gather samples, finding rare minerals and higher iridium concentrations, which are indicative of the intense heat and pressure associated with meteorite impacts.
Approximately 6,900 years ago, radiocarbon dating of plant remains within the silt indicates the impact occurred. While Luna resides near ancient Harappan settlement remnants, the timing of the impact relative to human presence remains uncertain, which adds layers of intrigue to its geological and historical significance.
The Earth Impact Database confirms fewer than 200 structures from around the world, which makes this crater one of the planet's most important sites.
Nasa explained that many meteorites that survive the trip through Earth's atmosphere end up splashing into water, hence the modest number of craters.
An appeal seeking a six-year ban on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for violating the Model Code of Conduct was dismissed by the Delhi High Court on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's disqualification from contesting elections for violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was dismissed by the Delhi High Court on Monday.
During an election rally in Uttar Pradesh, the Prime Minister violated the model code of conduct, according to the plea filed by lawyer Anand S Jondhale.
According to Justice Sachin Datta, the petitioner "presumes" that the model code of conduct had been violated, and that the high court should not direct the Election Commission to take any particular view.
As the petitioner had already approached the poll body, the court said it could take an independent view of the complaint.
Also, Advocate Siddhant Kumar, who represented the Election Commission, stated that the complaint would be "duly processed" and orders would be passed.
Anand had alleged that PM Modi had referred to Hindu and Sikh deities at an election rally in Pilbhit, Uttar Pradesh, on April 9.
INDIA bloc parties "have always hated the construction of the Ram Temple" in Ayodhya, the Prime Minister said in his speech.
Ram Lalla was insulted after they rejected the Ram Temple's Pratishtha invitation. During the rally to support Jitin Prasada, the Prime Minister had said that those from his party who attended the ceremony would be suspended from the party for six years.
Additionally, he had stated that the INDIA bloc had "decided to finish 'Shakti'".
Congress disrespected 'Shakti,' which is worshipped in the entire country today. Any worshipper of 'Shakti' will never forgive Congress, he said.
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