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Scientists Just Watched the Deep Ocean Floor Tear Itself Apart in Real Time
Researchers recorded a rare tectonic-magmatic burst as 150 million cubic meters of magma filled cracks and new crust formed.
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Tokyo team finds deep-sea vent limpets rise to sunlit waters, then drop back miles below
Researchers used a robot to explore about 4,265 feet (1,300 meters) below the surface in the Pacific Ocean to investigate deep-sea hydrothermal vents. These vents are some of the most aggressive and dangerous environments on the planet. But surprisingly, amid the explosive boiling water and deep pressure, tiny creatures travel around. What happened? At these vents, iron-rich water, toxic fluids, and acidity reaching roughly 178 degrees Fahrenhe…
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