The Manicouagan Crater in Canada formed about 214 million years ago
iss074e0153228 (Jan. 25, 2026) --- The Manicouagan Crater in Quebec, formed about 214 million years ago by a massive meteorite impact, is one of the largest craters on Earth. It is surrounded by a ring-shaped lake called the Manicouagan Reservoir and is part of a major hydroelectric system that contributes significantly to Quebec’s energy supply. The International Space Station was orbiting 263 miles above Canada's cold, dry wintry landscape at the time of this photograph. Credit: NASA/Chris Williams
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