Scientists discover nearly 100,000 submerged mountains: “There are better maps of the lunar surface than of the Earth’s ocean floor”
Researchers using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) have mapped the geology of the Mona Rift and made some astonishing ...
NASA’s SWOT Satellite Just Revealed Thousands of Hidden Mountains Beneath the Ocean
We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a ...
Much of what lies on the seafloor remains a mystery. NASA is fixing that.
Experts have been working on mapping the ocean floor with traditional methods, sending ships across the water with sonar ...
Nasa's SWOT satellite unveils most detailed ocean floor map yet: Watch
More precise maps created using data from the SWOT mission can enhance underwater navigation and provide deeper insights into ...
Watch this ultra-detailed animation of the seafloor
NASA’s new video is also just fun to watch. The animation shows what the seafloor looks like off the coasts of Mexico, South ...
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Next-generation water satellite maps seafloor from space
As part of the ongoing effort, a NASA-supported team recently published one of the most detailed maps yet of the ocean floor, using data from the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography ...
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Next-Generation Water Satellite Maps Seafloor From Space
More accurate maps of the ocean floor are crucial for a range of seafaring activities, including navigation and laying underwater communications cables. “Seafloor mapping is key in both ...
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Satellite breakthrough unveils hidden ocean floor topography
The SWOT satellite, supported by NASA, reveals previously unknown underwater peaks, offering a new perspective on Earth's ...
Map: 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Near Tonga Prompts Brief Tsunami Alert
Preliminary reports from the U.S. Tsunami Warning System said tsunami waves were possible for coastlines within about 190 miles of the earthquake’s epicenter, including those on Tonga. The system ...
The most important part of the ocean you’ve never heard of
The Saya de Malha Bank is one of the world’s largest seagrass fields and the planet’s most important carbon sinks. It faces incalculable risks that threaten the future of humanity.