Saturday, 18 July 2026

Giant pit discovered by hiker on Google Maps confirmed to be 390 million-year-old meteor impact crater

quote [ Joël Lapointe was using Google Maps to plan a camping trail through Quebec's Côte-Nord region when he stumbled across a large indentation. Now, scientists have confirmed that the pit was indeed a meteor impact crater, dating back roughly 390 million years. ]

Then continue my crater search
[SFW] [environment & nature] [+1 Interesting]
[by ScoobySnacks@5:00amGMT]

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mechanical contrivance said @ 4:07pm GMT on 20th Jul
The article author's name is Pandora Dewan. Guaranteed, the other kids made Pandora's box jokes at her expense.

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