Unveiling the North Sea's Hidden Glacial Landscapes
Researchers have discovered well-preserved glacial landforms buried beneath the North Sea, using seismic data to reveal features from about 1 million years ago. These findings, published in Science Advances, highlight how past ice sheets responded to climate changes during the Mid-Pleistocene Transition, offering insights into current climate change impacts. The study utilized 3D seismic technology, originally developed for oil and gas exploration, to map these ancient landscapes, which include features carved by ice sheets and ocean currents, reshaping our understanding of the North Sea's glacial history.