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Ancient meteor crater, Google Maps
Possible ancient meteor crater found by Canadian man planning trip using Google Maps
While a Quebec man was planning a camping trip, he stumbled upon a strange pit. After reaching out to professional, it was determined his find could be a crater left by a space rock.
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,
Man accidentally finds an ancient meteor crater on Google Maps
Earth sciences professor at Western University Dr Gordon Osinski told CBC that circular structures are often spotted on Google Earth or Google Maps, but nine times out of ten they turn out to be geological quirks, not craters. However, of the new discovery, he said: ‘It’s super exciting. It doesn’t happen too often.’
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.
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.
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.
Google Maps user stumbles upon what could be crater from impact of giant asteroid
Google Maps user stumbles upon what could be crater from impact of giant asteroid - Last crater of this size was found only in 2013, scientists say
Earth will get a 'mini-moon' this month
Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year
The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.
A space rock is about to become Earth’s new ‘mini-moon’
A temporary “mini-moon” will whirl around Earth for about two months as our planet’s gravity captures a small asteroid in its orbit.
Earth has a new mini moon. Say hello before it disappears.
Say hello to Earth’s temporary new mini-moon. From Sept. 29 to Nov. 25, a passing asteroid will be pulled in by Earth’s gravity — sort of like a window shopper — before returning to its normal orbit around the sun.
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Scientists spot ancient 'smiley face' on Mars — and it could contain signs of life
Newly released images of Mars reveal a "smiley" salt deposit on the Red Planet's surface. A related study suggests that ...
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Dinosaur-Killing Asteroid Origins: Scientists Believe They Now Know Where It Came From
The asteroid impact in Mexico left deposits similar to those made by other asteroids from the outer solar system.
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Indestructible Notebook & Pen Built for Extreme Adventures!
If you are searching for an indestructible notebook and pen set to take on your adventures you might be interested in the new ASCENT II ...
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Asteroid 10 times bigger than the dinosaur-killing space rock smashed Jupiter's largest moon off its axis
New simulations show that Jupiter's massive moon Ganymede was knocked off its axis when it was struck by a roughly ...
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10 Impact Craters On Earth In Amazing Views From Space
Satellites have captured amazing views views of these craters on Earth. ESA explains. Nördlinger Ries Ouarkziz Crater ...
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