Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater
A circular pit discovered via Google Maps by a Quebecer 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 while using Google Maps to plan a trip. Scientists have since confirmed that the site is a meteorite impact crater dating back 390 million years.
Coverage from The Times of India, Smithsonian Magazine, Space, and CTV News emphasizes the role of consumer mapping technology in the discovery. Reports highlight that the feature appeared as a strange pit or scar on Google Earth and Google Maps.
Future developments depend on scientific analysis of the massive crater to further understand the ancient impact.
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Quick answers
How was the crater discovered?
A Quebecer spotted the circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip.
How old is the impact site?
Scientists have confirmed the meteorite impact crater is 390 million years old.
Who identified the indentation?
According to Smithsonian Magazine, the discovery was made by an amateur astronomer.
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 · 2d 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 · 2d ago
- A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact Space · 2d ago
- Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater CTV News · 2d ago
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