Lake Albanel

Lake Albanel
Location in Quebec
Location Baie-James, Quebec
Coordinates 51°05′N 73°05′W / 51.083°N 73.083°W / 51.083; -73.083Coordinates: 51°05′N 73°05′W / 51.083°N 73.083°W / 51.083; -73.083
Lake type Natural
Primary outflows Rupert River
Basin countries Canada
Surface area 445 km2 (172 sq mi)
Surface elevation 389 m (1,276 ft)

Lake Albanel is located east of Lake Mistassini and covers a total area of approximately 445 square kilometres (172 sq mi).[1] It is located in the region of Jamésie. Quebec Route 167 ends beside this lake. It is entirely located in the protected area of Lacs-Albanel-Mistassini-et-Waconichi.

Formation theory

In 2016, it was reported that the arc shaped lake, together with nearby Lake Mistassini, may have been formed by a large meteor impact about 2.1 billion years ago. The rest of the 500 km diameter crater is thought to have now been mostly eroded away or buried but geological indications of a major impact have been found in the rocks around the lake. If confirmed this would be the largest impact crater found on the earth.[2]

Etymology

Lake Albanel is named in honor of Charles Albanel who discovered it in 1672.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Veyron, Michel (1989). Dictionnaire canadien des noms propres. Louiseville (Quebec): Éditions Larousse. p. 764. ISBN 2-920318-06-3.
  2. ↑ "Is the world's biggest crater in Quebec?". CBC News. Retrieved 2016-09-17.
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