Giant pit discovered by hiker on Google Maps confirmed to be 390 million-year-old meteor impact crater
A Canadian hiker's Google Maps discovery has been confirmed as a 390-million-year-old meteor impact crater.
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A man in Canada identified an unusual circular pit while using Google Maps to plan a camping trip. Scientists have since confirmed that the site, identified as the Uhackatik crater, is a meteor impact crater dating back 390 million years.
Coverage from Live Science, The Economic Times, The Times of India, and Business Today emphasizes the accidental nature of the discovery through digital mapping tools. The Planetary Society also identified the site by name.
Future developments will depend on further scientific analysis of the Uhackatik crater to determine more about this ancient geological feature.
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Quick answers
How was the crater discovered?
A Canadian man spotted the circular pit on Google Maps while planning a camping trip.
How old is the crater?
Scientists state it is 390 million years old.
What is the name of the crater?
The crater is identified as Uhackatik.
Coverage (5)
- Canada man spots unusual circular pit on Google Maps, scientists say it may be a 390-million-year-old mete The Economic Times · 9h ago
- Canadian man noticed a strange hole on Google Maps while planning a camping trip, and it turned out to be a 390-million-year-old meteor crater The Times of India · 9h ago
- A man zoomed into Google Maps—and may have uncovered a 390 million year old secret hidden on Earth Business Today · 9h ago
- Uhackatik crater in Canada The Planetary Society · 9h ago
- Giant pit discovered by hiker on Google Maps confirmed to be 390 million-year-old meteor impact crater Live Science · 9h ago
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