Mistastin crater, Impact crater lake in Labrador, Canada
The circular Mistastin Lake spans 16 kilometers in diameter, featuring Horseshoe Island as a central peak formation within its waters.
Scientists identified this location as a meteorite impact site in 1968 through observations that revealed distinctive geological formations from space.
The Innu people named this site Kamestastin, and it remains within the traditional hunting territories of the Mushuau Innu First Nation.
Access to the crater lake requires specific permission, as it sits near the Quebec border in northwestern inland Labrador.
The impact generated temperatures of 2,370 degrees Celsius, marking the highest temperature ever recorded in Earth's crustal rocks.
GPS coordinates: 55.89015,-63.24738
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:16
Meteorite craters mark locations where asteroids collided with Earth. These geological structures range from 110 meters to 300 kilometers in diameter. They often contain distinct minerals like diamonds, nickel, and copper. Scientists use the craters to study Earth's history and cosmic events.
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