Tag: Marine Geology
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Scientists Confirm 5-Mile-Wide Nadir Crater Beneath Atlantic Ocean Floor
Unveiling a Hidden Giant: The Nadir Crater Scientists have confirmed the existence of a colossal asteroid impact crater buried 300 meters beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor. Named the Nadir Crater, this 5-mile-wide structure is a striking reminder of a cataclysmic event that reshaped life on Earth about 66 million years ago. The discovery relies on…
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Unraveling Antarctica’s Secrets: Mapping the Submarine Canyons
In a remarkable breakthrough for oceanography and geological science, researchers have unveiled the most extensive and precise map of Antarctica’s submarine canyons to date. This cutting-edge catalogue identifies a staggering total of 332 distinct canyon networks that wind and weave their way across the icy continent’s submerged terrain. These underwater chasms are not only breathtaking…
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Exploring Antarctica’s Underwater Wonders: A New Era in Submarine Cartography
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have unveiled a high-resolution catalogue that meticulously maps 332 submarine canyon networks on the seafloor of Antarctica. This impressive feat represents a significant advancement in understanding the complex underwater landscape of one of the most remote regions on Earth. Traditionally shrouded in mystery, the depths of the Antarctic continental shelf…