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Impact crater Ries and several geologically interesting localities in South Germany

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Abstract

This report summarizes cratering mechanism exemplified by Ries but also Steinheim craters, that were most likely part of the binary object before impact. Report presents summary of geologic stratigraphy, that contains many important index fossil, that served as a substrate for the impact of the binary object forming Ries and Stenheim structures.