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A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact

Scientists investigate a newly discovered crater found on Google Earth.

A massive crater was spotted on Google Earth. It could be a scar from an ancient meteorite impact

An amateur astronomer identified a potential crater while preparing for a camping excursion. The discovery occurred during an examination of images obtained via Google Earth. Initial observations suggest the anomaly resembles a meteorite impact scar. Scientists are currently awaiting microscopic analysis to confirm this hypothesis definitively. Further investigation is planned to determine the crater’s precise age and origin, focusing on analyzing geological samples.


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