Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater
A Quebecer finds 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater on Google Maps
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A circular pit discovered by a Quebecer on Google Maps has been confirmed as a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater.
Coverage from The Times of India, Smithsonian Magazine, Space, and CTV News emphasizes the unusual way the crater was discovered and its age.
The location and further details about the crater's size and impact are not specified in the coverage.
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Quick answers
How was the meteorite impact crater discovered?
A Quebecer noticed a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip
How old is the meteorite impact crater?
The crater is 390 million years old
Who confirmed the meteorite impact crater?
Scientists confirmed the crater
Sources (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 · 52d 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 · 52d ago
- A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact Space · 52d ago
- Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater CTV News · 52d ago broke it first
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