He Was Picking A Campsite On Google Maps When He Noticed A Circle. It Turned Out To Be A 15-Mile Crater Nobody Had Recorded
Amateur astronomer discovers 15-mile crater in Quebec on Google Maps.
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How was the crater discovered?
The crater was discovered by an amateur astronomer using a satellite map.
How long did the crater go unnoticed?
The crater went unnoticed for 390 million years.
What is the significance of the discovery?
The discovery highlights the importance of satellite mapping technology in uncovering previously unknown geological features.
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- Primary Driver: Amateur astronomer discovers 15-mile crater in Quebec on Google Maps.
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Coverage from NASA notes that the discovery was made possible by the high-resolution images provided by satellite mapping technology. The crater's existence was confirmed by NASA's analysis of the satellite imagery.
The reporting does not specify the exact location of the crater within Quebec, but it is known to be located in a remote area. The discovery highlights the importance of satellite mapping technology in uncovering previously unknown geological features.
What is still unknown is the full extent of the crater's geological significance and potential impact on the surrounding environment.
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Huge impact crater in Quebec went unnoticed for 390 million yearsEarth.com · 47d ago
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Amateur Astronomer Discovers Impact Crater from a Satellite Mapdiyphotography.net · 47d ago
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An Accidental Impact Crater DiscoveryNASA Science (.gov) · 47d ago
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He Was Picking A Campsite On Google Maps When He Noticed A Circle. It Turned Out To Be A 15-Mile Crater Nobody Had RecordedFutura, le média qui explore le monde · 47d ago
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