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Ancient tsunami 'hit New York'

By T.K. Randall
May 6, 2009 · Comment icon 0 comments

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Scientists believe a huge wave would have smash in to what is now New York City over 2300 years ago. Studies in to sedimentary deposits from the region suggest a violent force swept the region in 300BC.
A huge wave crashed into the New York City region 2,300 years ago, dumping sediment and shells across Long Island and New Jersey and casting wood debris far up the Hudson River. "


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