Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater
An amateur astronomer's Google Maps discovery in Quebec has been confirmed as a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact crater.
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A Quebecer spotted a strange circular pit on Google Maps while planning a trip. Scientists confirmed the indentation was a meteorite impact crater from 390 million years ago.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
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A Quebecer discovered a strange circular pit and 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 CTV News, The Times of India, Smithsonian Magazine, and Space emphasizes the role of amateur observation and digital mapping tools in identifying the massive site. Further reporting may clarify the specific location of the crater and the scientific methods used for the dating confirmation.
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How was the crater discovered?
A Quebecer and amateur astronomer spotted a strange circular pit and indentation while using Google Maps and Google Earth.
How old is the meteorite impact crater?
Scientists have confirmed the crater is 390 million years old.
Which outlets are reporting on this find?
Reports have been published by CTV News, Space, Smithsonian Magazine, and The Times of India.
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 · 51d 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 · 51d ago
- A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact Space · 51d ago
- Pit found by Quebecer confirmed to be a 390-million-years-old meteorite impact crater CTV News · 51d ago
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