The crater is exposed to the surface, rising 160 m (520 ft) above the surrounding tundra, and is 400 m (1,300 ft) deep. The 267 m-deep (876 ft) Pingualuk Lake fills the hollow, and is one of the deepest lakes in North America. The lake also holds some of the purest fresh water in the world, with a salinity level of less … See more
WebThe high latitude of the area limits vegetation, so thick, lush forests do not flourish in this region. In fact, the crater’s name derives from an Inuktitut term for cold-weather-induced skin blemishes. With a diameter of 3.44 …
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Parc national des Pingualuit - National Parks - Sépaq
WebParc national des Pingualuit is a marvel of Northern Québec. Visitors are amazed by the meteor crater here, which measures 3.4 km in diameter. Despite its age, estimated at …
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Pingualuit Crater Lake – Rivière-Koksoak, Québec - Atlas Obscura
WebJun 13, 2013 · Right: NASA. The almost perfectly circular lake of the Ungava Peninsula of Quebec, Canada was formed by a meteorite plummeting from space and impacting the …
WebCoordinates: 61°18′00″N 73°40′00″W. Pingualuit National Park ( French: Parc national des Pingualuit) is a 1,133.90 km 2 (437.80 sq mi) provincial park located in the Ungava …
