Earth:Presqu'île crater

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Presqu'île crater
French: Cratère du lac de la Presqu'île
Presqu'île crater is located in Quebec
Presqu'île crater
Presqu'île crater
Location of the Presqu'île crater in Quebec
Impact crater/structure
Confidenceconfirmed[1]
Diameter24 kilometres (15 mi)
Ageless than 500 million years old (Cambrian period or earlier)
ExposedYes
DrilledNo
Location
LocationJamésie, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] : 49°43′N 74°48′W / 49.717°N 74.8°W / 49.717; -74.8
CountryCanada
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Presqu'île is a meteorite crater in the territory equivalent to a regional county municipality (TE) of Jamésie in the Nord-du-Québec region of Quebec, Canada, located about 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of the city of Chapais.

It is 24 kilometres (15 mi) in diameter and is estimated to be less than 500 million years old (Cambrian period or earlier). The crater is exposed at the surface.[1]

See also

  • Presqu'île Lake, a waterbody

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