Two different discoveries shed light on Earth’s hidden past. One began with an ordinary Google Maps search that revealed a strange circular structure in Quebec - possibly a long-lost impact crater. The other centers on an ancient geological scar that may predate the continents themselves, offering clues to the violent forces that shaped the early planet. Both cases show how much of Earth’s history is still buried in plain sight or hidden deep beneath its surface.

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