"Discovery of Seafloor Superstructures Confirmed by Scientists"

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"Discovery of Seafloor Superstructures Confirmed by Scientists"
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The Melanesian Border Plateau, an undersea plateau in the Pacific Ocean, has been growing since the dinosaur age through multiple volcanic events, according to new research. This plateau, larger than Idaho, formed over millions of years through different volcanic pulses, and its timeline is crucial for understanding similar features in the Pacific basin. The study's findings shed light on the complex formation of undersea features and may lead to the identification of similar structures in the South Pacific.

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