Lake type Natural Area 445 km² Province Québec | Surface area 445 km (172 sq mi) Surface elevation 389 m | |
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Lake Albanel is located east of Lake Mistassini and covers a total area of approximately 445 square kilometres (172 sq mi). 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.
Contents
- V strom dl 1000 aventure lac albanel qc ca
- Map of Lake Albanel QuC3A9bec Canada
- Formation theory
- Etymology
- References
Map of Lake Albanel, Qu%C3%A9bec, Canada
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.
Etymology
Lake Albanel is named in honor of Charles Albanel who discovered it in 1672.