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Impact Crater Lake – Lappajärvi UNESCO Global Geopark

FI

Touch real impact-altered rocks and micro-diamonds formed 78 million years ago at Europe’s largest confirmed meteorite crater lake.Experience local heritage through the region’s 32 museums, including the Nelimarkki Art Museum and the Villa Vainola folk museum.Discover living traditions such as Finnish Baseball, log rolling championships, and folk music performances.

CategoryUNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
LocationFI
DatasetUNESCO Global Geoparks
Listed/year2024
Oddness signal90/99
Data completeness95%
SignificanceGLOBAL GEOHERITAGE; 230,400 ha

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