Russian scientists investigate mysterious anomaly with a diameter of 7 kilometers
The perimeter of the trough is traced by an earthen rampart, and the inner part is a swampy lowland.
In the Bolotninsky district of the Novosibirsk region discovered an unusual geological structure - Novopolyansk anomaly, located between the villages of Novaya Polyana and Karasevo. On satellite images, the object has a shape close to the correct circle, the diameter of which is about 7 kilometers. The perimeter of the trough is traced by an earthen rampart, and the inner part is a swampy lowland.
To study the object in the hard-to-reach area, an expedition was sent, which included members of the Novosibirsk Astronomical Society and a specialist of the local university, the SHOT Telegram channel reports. The researchers reached the site on two all-terrain vehicles, carried out relief measurements, laid two exploratory pits and selected soil samples.
Currently, several hypotheses of the origin of the anomaly are being considered. Among them is the fall of an ancient meteorite, the presence of an old riverbed, and the subsidence of the soil. None of the versions have been confirmed so far.
Scientists intend to continue field work and conduct laboratory analysis of the collected samples. Further research should help establish the nature of the formation of such a large ring structure.
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