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The Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite captured a false-color image of Manicouagan crater in Quebec, Canada, highlighting its circular structure formed by an asteroid impact 214 million years ago. This crater, also known as the 'eye of Quebec,' features René-Levasseur Island at its center and spans about 45 miles (72 km) in diameter.

The asteroid that created the crater was approximately 3 miles (5 km) wide. The imagery showcases snow in bright white, ice in blue, and areas of thick vegetation in vivid red, indicating boreal forest and tundra ecosystems that are part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve. The reservoir, known as Manicouagan Lake, was established in the 1960s as part of a hydroelectric project, integrating ancient geological history with modern infrastructure.