In May 2023, scientists achieved a significant milestone by drilling the deepest core ever into the Earth's mantle, recovering serpentinized peridotite—a rock altered when saltwater interacts with mantle material. This core was extracted 800 meters south of the Lost City hydrothermal field on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, using the JOIDES Resolution, a 470-foot research vessel funded … [Read more...] about Scientists Drilled So Deep Into the Center of the Earth, They Knocked on the Mantle’s Door
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How High Are Deep Lakes?
An interesting visual comparison of lake depths and heights, comparing the highest navigable body of water in the world, Lake Titicaca on the border of Bolivia and Peru, and Lake Baikal in Russia, the world’s deepest lake, with the Great Lakes System in North America (click to enlarge / read explanation with more images below). Lake Baikal is the deepest and oldest lake in … [Read more...] about How High Are Deep Lakes?
Over 100 Never-Before-Seen Species Discovered Along Deep Sea Mountain Range
Off the Pacific coast of Chile, another world exists. More than 100 new species have been discovered on an underwater mountain range off the coast of Chile. Among the never-before-seen critters seen on the expedition are corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, lobsters, plus a gaggle of peculiar fish and squid that are already known to science (but no less … [Read more...] about Over 100 Never-Before-Seen Species Discovered Along Deep Sea Mountain Range
Man Finds A 500-Year-Old Well 17ft Deep Under His Living Room
Colin Steer's tale reads like a page out of a historical mystery novel, with the discovery of a centuries-old well beneath his living room floor unveiling a glimpse into the past of Plymouth, Devon, England. What began as a routine home improvement project a decade ago turned into a fascinating archaeological journey, culminating in the revelation of a 500-year-old structure … [Read more...] about Man Finds A 500-Year-Old Well 17ft Deep Under His Living Room
There is a place in Austria that is a dry park in the winter and a 10m deep lake in the summer
Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Styria, Austria, lies a hidden gem that defies conventional expectations—a place where nature weaves a tapestry of wonder, akin to scenes from a Studio Ghibli masterpiece. Behold Grüner See, a park by winter, and a lake by summer, offering a surreal spectacle that captivates the imagination. In the frost-kissed embrace of … [Read more...] about There is a place in Austria that is a dry park in the winter and a 10m deep lake in the summer