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Amateur Astronomer Discovers Ancient Impact Crater in Quebec

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An amateur astronomer scouting for a campsite on satellite maps identified a giant circular formation in Quebec that reports describe as an ancient impact crater. The formation is estimated to be about 25 kilometers wide and 390 million years old.

The observation led scientists to investigate the site, according to reports from The Brighter Side of News, SciTechDaily, the Dallas Express and The Economic Times.

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