Ancient meteor crater, Google Maps
He saw a suspicious pit on Google Maps. Experts say it could be a crater from an ancient space rock
Joël Lapointe was mapping his camping route on Google Maps when he noticed an odd circular pit in Quebec’s Côte-Nord region. Now, scientists are studying samples from the site with the hope of a 2025 field trip.
Canada Man Spots Suspicious Pit On Google Maps, Experts Say It Could Be Meteorite Impact Crater
The team has already received samples from the site, and preliminary analysis reveals that at least one contains zircon, a mineral that transforms the intense pressure and heat of a meteorite impact. Mr Rochette said the discovery of such a site would be "major" since the last meteorite of this size was discovered in 2013.
A Camper Was Playing With Google Maps—and Stumbled Upon a Likely Ancient Impact Crater
A man planning a camping trip using Google Maps ran across a uniquely curved spherical pit in Quebec and started asking questions. The site is now considered a “strong contender” to be a meteorite impact crater. Samples from the site reveal zircon, a mineral that commonly forms after a major impact event.
Meteorite Crater Discovered on Google Maps
Joel Lapointe was scouring the Cote-Nord region of Quebec for potential camping spots when he saw something unusual. There appeared to be a 15km wide circle surrounding Marsal Lake. Intrigued by the shape and symmetry of the peculiar formation,
Google Maps user stumbles upon what could be crater from impact of giant asteroid
A camper scrolling through Google Maps has stumbled upon what could be a crater caused by a giant asteroid impact in Canada. Joël Lapointe discovered the likely crater with a spherical pit of about 15km (9.3miles) across surrounding Marsal Lake in Quebec ’s Côte-Nord region, CBS News reported.
Man may have discovered ‘super exciting’ ancient meteor crater — just by looking at Google Maps
He’s a natural-born search engine. A Canadian man researching an upcoming camping trip via Google Maps has uncovered what experts believe to be a gigantic crater — left by an ancient space rock. Joël Lapointe,
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