Unraveling the Enigma of the Indian Ocean's Giant Gravity Hole

Researchers have proposed that the mysterious 'gravity hole' in the Indian Ocean, causing a significant depression in sea level, is likely formed by magma plumes originating from deep within the Earth. Using computer simulations spanning 140 million years, they observed the movement of tectonic plates and magma within the mantle, finding that the anomaly emerged in six out of nineteen simulations. The 'gravity hole' is believed to have formed approximately 20 million years ago due to the disappearance of an ancient ocean as India's landmass shifted and collided with Asia. The future of this phenomenon remains uncertain, with some experts expressing intrigue and others raising concerns about the study's modeling strategy.