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Man discovers unknown meteorite crater while browsing Google Maps
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Man discovers unknown meteorite crater while browsing Google Maps

So, a Canadian astronomy enthusiast stumbled upon a massive crater while exploring Google Maps, and it turns out to be a 390-million-year-old meteorite impact site! This discovery started when Joël Lapointe noticed a perfectly round depression near Lake Marsal in Quebec. After contacting a geophysicist, a research team confirmed its extraterrestrial origins through a challenging expedition. This rare find adds to the list of only about 200 confirmed impact craters on Earth, making it a truly exciting revelation!
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