# Amateur Finds Quebec Impact Crater

> Amateur astronomer spots 25km Quebec crater while camping
- Title: Amateur Finds Quebec Impact Crater · Dallas Express | Shortify
- Summary: Amateur astronomer spots 25km Quebec crater while camping Satellite map observation led to discovery of ancient impact crater
- Keywords: amateur astronomer, quebec, impact crater, lake marsal, uhashatik, innu council, nasa earth observatory, planetary geology, shatter cones, devonian period, news, politics
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/health/amateur-astronomer-finds-25-kilometer-impact-crater-while-scouting-quebec-campsite
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:45:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: amateur astronomer, quebec, impact crater, lake marsal, uhashatik, innu council, nasa earth observatory, planetary geology, shatter cones, devonian period, news, politics
## Satellite Discovery
Amateur astronomer spotted circular feature in Quebec satellite maps while scouting campsite

> I encourage everyone to not ignore intuition or an observation, even if it isn't part of your field of expertise
## 25-Km Crater Found
Circular feature near Lake Marsal spans 25 kilometers, named Uhackatik by Innu Council
## Impact Evidence
Shatter cones in rock outcrops confirm meteorite impact event

> It's the only unequivocal evidence of an impact event you can see with the naked eye
## Ancient Origin
Impact occurred 390 million years ago during Devonian Period
## Larger Than Hiawatha
Uhackatik would be largest crater discovered since Greenland's Hiawatha structure in 2018
## Formal Recognition
Meteoritical Society pending formal recognition despite strong evidence
## Key takeaway

Satellite map observation led to discovery of ancient impact crater