"Discovery: Enormous Superstructure Unveiled in Pacific Ocean, Dating Back to Dinosaur Era"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ScienceAlert
A vast volcanic superstructure, the Melanesian Border Plateau, has been discovered in the Pacific Ocean, covering around 222,000 square kilometers. Research led by University of Nevada geoscientist Kevin Konrad has uncovered evidence of its formation, shedding light on the forces that shape our planet. The plateau's creation involved multiple volcanic structures over millions of years, influenced by hotspots in the mantle. Understanding the slow, complex formation of such superstructures could provide insights into climate change and past extinction events, and may lead to the discovery of similar formations in other parts of the world.