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==Giant sloth theory== | ==Giant sloth theory== | ||
Renowned paleontologist Denji Paponios proposed that the crater was not a crater at all, but a hive like structure carved out by giant sloths known as Megaterion millions of years ago. According to him the 'crater' was once covered by a hill that eroded over the years and it served as an underground nursery, its sloped walls carved out by the sloths with their large frontal claws. From the central chamber | |||
==Asteroid impact theory== | ==Asteroid impact theory== | ||
==Bomb testing site theory== | ==Bomb testing site theory== | ||