Tag: Seismic Data
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Scientists Confirm 5-Mmile Wide Nadir Crater Beneath Atlantic Ocean Floor
New Discovery: A Giant Crater Hidden Beneath the Atlantic In a striking fusion of ocean science and planetary history, researchers have confirmed a massive 5-mile-wide asteroid crater buried beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor. Measuring roughly 8 kilometers across, the Nadir Crater is the product of a colossal 66-million-year-old impact that reshaped our planet’s late Cretaceous…
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Extreme Red Sea Desiccation 6.2 Million Years Ago Revealed
Ancient Drying of the Red Sea: A Prehistoric Desert Reborn New research reveals an astonishing chapter in Earth’s history: about 6.2 million years ago, the Red Sea basin dried completely, turning a once liquid valley into a vast, salty desert. This extreme environmental event ended with a rapid reflood from the Indian Ocean, leaving a…
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Mars’ Mantle: An Ancient Relic of the Red Planet
In a groundbreaking revelation, scientists have unveiled the secrets of Mars’ mantle, a hidden layer beneath its single-plate crust, showcasing a rich tapestry of the planet’s ancient past. This discovery stems from meticulous analysis of seismic data gathered by NASA’s InSight mission, which aimed to decode the planetary mysteries that have persisted for eons. The…
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Mars’ Mantle: Ancient Relic Unveiled by Seismic Data
In a groundbreaking exploration of the Martian surface, researchers have unveiled secrets hidden deep beneath the planet’s crust, further illuminating our understanding of its geological history. Utilizing seismic data from NASA’s InSight mission, scientists have developed a clearer picture of Mars’ mantle, the thick layer lying just beneath the single-plate crust. This ancient relic, thought…