Giant pit discovered by hiker on Google Maps confirmed to be 390 million-year-old meteor impact crater - Live Science
A large circular indentation discovered on Google Maps by an amateur astronomer in Quebec has been confirmed by scientists as a 390 million-year-old meteor impact crater. Researchers verified the site by finding evidence of shock metamorphism in geological samples.
Why it matters
This discovery demonstrates the utility of crowdsourced satellite imagery in scientific research and provides new data on planetary history.
Jo l Lapointe was using Google Maps to plan a camping trail through Quebec's C te-Nord region when he stumbled across a large indentation. Now, scientists have confirmed that the pit was indeed a meteor impact crater that dates back roughly 390 million years.
The article is a straightforward scientific report based on expert testimony and peer-verified findings.
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