[meteorite-list] Carolina Bays

From: E.L. Jones <jonee_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:44:15 2004
Message-ID: <3B3D3F16.48D20AC5_at_epix.net>

 

>From an AP report dedicating a new bridge and by pass in South Carolina:
There were several obsticles to overcome. One of which .....

"Carolina Bays

In one area of the project, there are unique earth formations called
``Carolina Bays.'' These are large depressions theorized to
have been formed by meteorites that crashed into the earth thousands of
years ago. The formations hold ground water almost
year-round and have almost no drainage due to the flat topography.
Normally, they are filled with trees and lush vegetation.

When the time came to determine how to bridge-fill over these areas, all
parties were organized for input. The solution was
to utilize a geosynthetic grid material while leaving the existing root
mat system in place."

Anyone aware of any concrete proof of their origins?

Regards,
Elton
Received on Fri 29 Jun 2001 10:53:31 PM PDT