Satellites Unveil Detailed Seafloor Maps
NASA's SWOT satellite, launched in December 2022, has mapped Earth's ocean floors with unprecedented detail, revealing underwater hills, volcanoes, and tectonic boundaries previously undetectable by older satellites. This data, collected in just one year, surpasses 30 years of previous satellite and ship data, offering new insights into ocean currents, nutrient transport, and Earth's geologic history. The satellite's findings could significantly advance scientific understanding of tectonic theories and oceanic processes.