Presqu'île crater
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This article is about the Quebec crater. For other areas, see Presque Isle.
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.
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Presqu'île crater | |
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French: Cratère du lac de la Presqu'île | |
Impact crater/structure | |
Confidence | confirmed[1] |
Diameter | 24 kilometres (15 mi) |
Age | less than 500 million years old (Cambrian period or earlier) |
Exposed | Yes |
Drilled | No |
Location | |
Location | Jamésie, Nord-du-Québec, Quebec |
Coordinates | 49°43′N 74°48′W |
Country | Canada |
Topo map | NTS 32G10 Lac à l'Eau Jaune |
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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]