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Amateur astronomer discovers 390-million-year-old meteorite crater in Quebec

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Canadian amateur astronomer Joël Lapointe identified a massive ancient meteorite crater in Quebec, now named the Uhackatik structure, using Google Maps satellite imagery in 2024. The crater is estimated to have formed approximately 390 million years ago following a meteorite impact. Geologists confirmed the discovery by finding shatter cones and melted rock at the site, both classic indicators of a meteorite impact event. The find is considered one of the most significant crater discoveries in recent history. The case highlights the growing role of satellite imagery in uncovering overlooked geological formations.

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