In a shocking discovery, a Canadian man spotted a mysterious hole on the surface of the Earth while looking through Google Maps. Upon investigation of the never-known pit, it was found to be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor.

<h2>Here's how the stunning discovery of the crater was made</h2>

Canadian man Joel Lapointe was checking the locations close to Quebec's Côte-Nord region on Google Maps as he was planning to go on a camping trip.

However, his research of the place on Google Maps soon took a sharp turn when he discovered that there was a 'suspicious pit.'

Through the Google Maps application, the man was able to understand that this pit was fifteen kilometres in diameter.&nbsp;

However, the way the pit was curved appeared unnatural to the man.

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Lapointe then saw a ring of mountains which was around eight kilometres in diameter and was surrounding the nearby Marsal Lake.&nbsp;

He gave his findings to expert researcher and French geophysicist Pierre Rochette who then found out that the pit is likely to be the site where an ancient meteor may have crashed.&nbsp;

"Looking at the topography, it's very suggestive of impact," said Rochette, while speaking to the&nbsp;CBC.&nbsp;

<h2>What's inside this mysterious crater on Earth?</h2>

The geophysicist tested the material samples found in the pit and discovered that zircon - the mineral which preserves microscopic damages caused by the impact of the meteor - was present.

Even though the evidence hinted that the crater was created by an ancient space rock, the experts have suggested that it is better to wait for the results of all the tests before reaching a final verdict.

Talking to CBC, Rochette said that if the pit is actually the meteor's crash site, then this discovery would be "major".

Watch:&nbsp;Is the giant gravity hole in the Indian Ocean remnants of an ancient ocean?

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The findings left the Canadian man because he had never thought that the mysterious hole spotted on Google Maps could be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor.

Western University Earth Sciences professor Gary Osinksi said that the pit is a "strong contender" for being a crash site of a meteorite.

"It's quite easy with Google Earth these days to go on and find structures that a circular or semi-circular in origin. But nine times out of 10 they're not [craters}," Osinksi said.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a shocking discovery, a Canadian man spotted a mysterious hole on the surface of the Earth while looking through Google Maps. Upon investigation of the never-known pit, it was found to be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor.

In a shocking discovery, a Canadian man spotted a mysterious hole on the surface of the Earth while looking through Google Maps. Upon investigation of the never-known pit, it was found to be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor. Here's how the stunning discovery of the crater was made Canadian man Joel Lapointe was checking the locations close to Quebec's Côte-Nord region on Google Maps as he was planning to go on a camping trip. However, his research of the place on Google Maps soon took a sharp turn when he discovered that there was a 'suspicious pit.' Through the Google Maps application, the man was able to understand that this pit was fifteen kilometres in diameter. However, the way the pit was curved appeared unnatural to the man. Also Read: Earth's mantle is hosting strange 'black holes' with mysterious waves. Here's what they are Lapointe then saw a ring of mountains which was around eight kilometres in diameter and was surrounding the nearby Marsal Lake. He gave his findings to expert researcher and French geophysicist Pierre Rochette who then found out that the pit is likely to be the site where an ancient meteor may have crashed. "Looking at the topography, it's very suggestive of impact," said Rochette, while speaking to the CBC. What's inside this mysterious crater on Earth? The geophysicist tested the material samples found in the pit and discovered that zircon - the mineral which preserves microscopic damages caused by the impact of the meteor - was present. Even though the evidence hinted that the crater was created by an ancient space rock, the experts have suggested that it is better to wait for the results of all the tests before reaching a final verdict. Talking to CBC, Rochette said that if the pit is actually the meteor's crash site, then this discovery would be "major". Watch: Is the giant gravity hole in the Indian Ocean remnants of an ancient ocean? The findings left the Canadian man because he had never thought that the mysterious hole spotted on Google Maps could be a massive crater created by an ancient meteor. Western University Earth Sciences professor Gary Osinksi said that the pit is a "strong contender" for being a crash site of a meteorite. "It's quite easy with Google Earth these days to go on and find structures that a circular or semi-circular in origin. But nine times out of 10 they're not [craters}," Osinksi said. (With inputs from agencies)

Eerie 'mysterious hole' gets spotted on Earth through Google Maps, its secret is...

According to reports, massive holes nearly 100 feet deep were witnessed by a Russian TV crew flying over Siberia's tundra region

Reports said the massive holes&nbsp;could be linked to climate change, however, researchers have still not been able to point to the exact reason behind the mysterious holes which was first spotted in 2014 in the region, reports indicated.

The holes were found in the Yamal and Taymyr peninsulas in Siberia with some reports saying that it was due to explosive buildup of methane gas, however, it hasn't been confirmed.

The tundra region in Siberia has witnessed a hot summer this time including in 2012 and 2016 and the huge reserve of methane gas in the area may have played a role in the creation of the crators due to a "blowout".

Reports say at least eight other crators have been spotted in the Yamal and Gyda peninsula.&nbsp;

Despite a number of crators of various sizes being spotted in recent years, there have been no credible reports of people actually witnessing the creation giving rise to various theories including UFO landing and bombing tests conducted by the Russian military, however, most of those theories have been disregarded.

According to reports, massive holes nearly 100 feet deep were witnessed by a Russian TV crew flying over Siberia's tundra region Reports said the massive holes could be linked to climate change, however, researchers have still not been able to point to the exact reason behind the mysterious holes which was first spotted in 2014 in the region, reports indicated.

According to reports, massive holes nearly 100 feet deep were witnessed by a Russian TV crew flying over Siberia's tundra region Reports said the massive holes could be linked to climate change, however, researchers have still not been able to point to the exact reason behind the mysterious holes which was first spotted in 2014 in the region, reports indicated. The holes were found in the Yamal and Taymyr peninsulas in Siberia with some reports saying that it was due to explosive buildup of methane gas, however, it hasn't been confirmed. The tundra region in Siberia has witnessed a hot summer this time including in 2012 and 2016 and the huge reserve of methane gas in the area may have played a role in the creation of the crators due to a "blowout". Reports say at least eight other crators have been spotted in the Yamal and Gyda peninsula. Despite a number of crators of various sizes being spotted in recent years, there have been no credible reports of people actually witnessing the creation giving rise to various theories including UFO landing and bombing tests conducted by the Russian military, however, most of those theories have been disregarded.

Mysterious holes nearly 100 feet deep appear in Siberia's tundra region

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