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Was This Double Impact Site Made by One Meteor Which Split in Two?

NASA Earth Observatory image of Clearwater Lakes Impact Craters in Quebec

Hard to believe but is likely only a coincidence that these two Canadian Craters are near to each other! As unlikely as it seems, especially looking at them from this view- before dating the impacts, it would appear that a large meteorite broke in two before landing. Upon scientific date studies this theory is disproven, and the two craters were formed many years apart! Learn the details on this Geology Hub Video