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Tagged Stories: "geology"

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On this World Water Day, thank glaciers for giving us the Chesapeake we love

March 22, 2025

It all began with a very bright meteor, 35 million years ago

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An aerial view of the Susquehanna River entering the Chesapeake Bay. Four bridges cross the river, much of the shoreline is forested, and a small riverfront town is visible on the left.

A trail of caves, karst and other wonders

June 4, 2021

Be amazed by Virginia's unique geologic history.

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Signs of the Chesapeake’s glacial history

December 12, 2019

The Bay watershed’s geology has been shaped by its icy past

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Take a geologic history tour at these eight sites

August 31, 2018

Interesting geology is just a stone’s throw away

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Glimpsing Great Falls

July 19, 2018

See a view 550 million years in the making

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Prehistoric treasures abound at Calvert Cliffs State Park

October 11, 2017

Maryland cliffs reveal secrets from our ancient past

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Ancient seawater found under Chesapeake Bay

November 12, 2013

The oldest body of seawater ever identified is trapped beneath the largest crater in the United States.

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BayBlog Question of the Week: How was the Chesapeake Bay formed?

October 16, 2009

What forces of nature caused the Chesapeake Bay to form?

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