Unveiling Earth's Hidden Mountain Range in the Strongest Ocean Current
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
An ancient mountain range, including eight dormant underwater volcanoes, has been discovered in the Southern Ocean above the world's strongest ocean current. The discovery was made by researchers studying the Antarctic circumpolar current to understand its impact on rising sea levels. The underwater mountain range, located between Tasmania and Antarctica, lies 13,100 feet below the surface and likely formed 20 million years ago. The findings are crucial for understanding ocean dynamics and the role of seafloor features in influencing the current's flow and heat transfer. The discovery was made possible by high-resolution satellite imaging of the seafloor.