Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater
A circular pit discovered by a Quebecer on Google Maps has been confirmed as a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater.
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An amateur astronomer from Quebec identified a strange circular indentation and pit while using Google Maps and Google Earth to plan a trip. Scientists have since confirmed that the site is a meteorite impact crater dating back 390 million years.
Coverage from CTV News, Smithsonian Magazine, The Times of India, and Space emphasizes the role of digital mapping tools in the discovery. Reports highlight that the indentation appeared as a massive scar on the landscape.
Future developments depend on further scientific analysis of the crater, though current coverage focuses on the confirmation of its age and origin.
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Quick answers
How was the crater discovered?
A Quebecer and amateur astronomer spotted the circular pit while using Google Maps and Google Earth during trip planning.
How old is the meteorite impact crater?
Scientists have confirmed the crater is 390 million years old.
Which news outlets reported on the finding?
The discovery was reported by CTV News, Smithsonian Magazine, The Times of India, and Space.
Coverage (4)
- A Quebecer noticed a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip; scientists have now confirmed it is a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater The Times of India · 1d ago
- An Amateur Astronomer Using Google Maps Spotted a Strange Indentation. It Turned Out to Be a Meteorite Crater From 390 Million Years Ago Smithsonian Magazine · 1d ago
- A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact Space · 1d ago
- Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater CTV News · 1d ago broke it first
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