Unveiling the Pacific's Hidden Depths: New Discoveries of Underwater Cities and Life
Scientists have discovered the Kunlun hydrothermal field near Papua New Guinea, which is over 100 times larger than the previously known Lost City system. This vast, hydrogen-rich underwater ecosystem offers insights into the origin of life through chemosynthesis and has potential as a renewable energy resource due to its significant hydrogen flux. Its unique location and features challenge existing assumptions about hydrothermal vent environments and open new avenues for research.