Scientists have confirmed that a 15-mile-wide pit found on Google Maps is an ancient meteor impact crater.

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Quebec's Côte-Nord region

Who

Joël Lapointe, Scientists

What

Scientists have confirmed that a 15-mile-wide pit found on Google Maps is an ancient meteor impact crater.

When

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:54:52 GMT · 2h 35m ago

Where

Quebec's Côte-Nord region ·

Why

The pit was identified as a meteor impact crater dating back roughly 390 million years.

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How this affects you

The discovery confirms a significant geological event in Quebec's history, adding to the understanding of Earth's impact crater record.

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