Thirty-five million years ago, a giant meteorite slammed into Chesapeake Bay, annihilating all life for hundreds of miles out from the 96-mile wide impact crater.
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Prehistoric Washington DC: DC's Doomsday
Thirty-five million years ago, a giant meteorite slammed into Chesapeake Bay, annihilating all life for hundreds of miles out from the 96-mile wide impact crater.
Added: Feb 20, 2010
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