Ancient Tsunami Likely Swept Across New York - Details

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Title:	Ancient Tsunami Likely Swept Across New York - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8028949.stm
Description:	Scientists believe that sedimentary deposits found in New York and New Jersey prove that a rare Atlantic Ocean tsunami swept across the region 2,300 years ago. Large gravel, marine fossils, and other unusual deposits were found in sediment cores of 20 sites in the two US states. Given the size and distribution of the material, it seems unlikely that a mere storm could have scattered the debris in this manner. The scientists speculate that an undersea landslide or asteroid impact could have triggered the massive wave. Discuss
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Date Added:	May 08, 2009 05:00:00 AM
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