The Economic Times

A satellite map revealed a mysterious giant circle that was hiding in Canada for 390 million years. One amateur astronomer finally noticed it

Researchers have identified the Uhackatik impact crater in Quebec, which is about 25 kilometers wide. The crater was discovered by amateur astronomer Jol Lapointe using satellite imagery while looking for camping spots. Geological confirmation came through the discovery of shatter cones, indicating a historical extraterrestrial collision. This discovery sheds light on Earth's geological history and the difficulty of finding ancient impact structures.