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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 | 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 myriad tunnels would branch out to other areas of the sloth colony, although no such tunnel entrances can be appreciated from the available pictures. | ||
==Asteroid impact theory== | ==Asteroid impact theory== | ||
==Bomb testing site theory== | ==Bomb testing site theory== | ||