Kara
| Crater Name | Location | Latitude | Longitude | Diameter (km) | Age (Ma) | Exposed | Drilled | Target Rock** | Bolide Type*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara | Russia | N 69° 6' | E 64° 9' | 65 | 70.3 ± 2.2 | N | Y | M | Chondrite |
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