Canadian man noticed a strange hole on Google Maps while planning a camping trip, and it turned out to be a 390-million-year-old meteor crater
A Canadian man found a large meteor crater while using Google Maps for vacation planning. Researchers confirmed the 390-million-year-old impact site in remote Quebec after a difficult journey. They discovered impact melt rock and shatter cones, which are signs of a massive cosmic collision. The crater, named Uhackatik, was named in consultation with the local Innu Council. This significant discovery highlights how ordinary people can contribute to scientific understanding.
A Canadian man found a large meteor crater while using Google Maps for vacation planning. Researchers confirmed the 390-million-year-old impact site in remote Quebec after a difficult journey. They discovered impact melt rock and shatter cones, which are signs of a massive cosmic collision. The crater, named Uhackatik, was named in consultation with the local Innu Council. This significant discovery highlights how ordinary people can contribute to scientific understanding.
