Mistastin crater
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Mistastin crater is a meteorite crater in Labrador, Canada which contains the roughly circular Mistastin Lake.[3] The lake is approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) in diameter, while the estimated diameter of the original crater is 28 km (17 mi). The age of the crater is calculated to be 36.6 ± 2 million years (Eocene).[4]
Quick Facts Impact crater/structure, Confidence ...
Mistastin crater | |
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Impact crater/structure | |
Confidence | Confirmed[1] |
Diameter | 19 kilometres (12 mi) |
Age | 36.6 ± 2 million years old (Eocene Epoch) |
Exposed | Yes |
Drilled | Yes |
Location | |
Location | Labrador, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
Coordinates | 55°53′N 63°18′W |
Topo map | Canada NTS 13M14 Mistastin Lake |
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Quick Facts Coordinates, Type ...
Mistastin Lake | |
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Coordinates | 55°53′N 63°18′W |
Type | Impact crater lake |
Basin countries | Canada |
Max. length | 19 km (12 mi) |
Max. width | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
Surface area | 145 km2 (56 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 338 metres (1,109 ft) |
Islands | Mishta-minishtikᐡ[2] |
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The lake was first identified as a possible impact crater in 1968,[5][6] after being viewed from space.[7]