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science1 year ago•2 min saved

Pioneering Study Explores Antarctica's Underwater Avalanches

Scientists are launching the Antarctic Canyon Experiment (ACE) to study turbidity currents, or underwater avalanches, in Antarctica for the first time. These currents play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle by transporting sediment and organic carbon, impacting Earth's climate. The research aims to understand their effects on Antarctica's role as a major carbon sink, which absorbs a significant portion of human-generated carbon. Over five years, the team will use advanced technology to gather data, enhancing climate models and informing future climate policies.

via BBC Discover Wildlife|

#antarctica #carbon-cycle #climate-change

science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Breathtaking Deep-Sea 'Grand Canyon' off the US Coast

Researchers have created the clearest-ever maps of the Monterey Canyon, a massive deep-sea ravine off the coast of California. The maps, with centimeter-scale resolution, reveal the constantly changing topography of the underwater valley. The surveys conducted between 2015 and 2017 captured the canyon's seafloor in remarkable detail, providing valuable insights into the processes that shape it. The data showed that fast-moving turbidity currents and tides play a role in sculpting the seafloor, with their effects varying across the canyon. The high-resolution maps could also aid in studying deep-sea ecosystems and threatened species.

via Livescience.com|

#deep-sea-grand-canyon #monterey-canyon #science-and-environment

science-and-environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Unveiling the Breathtaking Deep-Sea 'Grand Canyon' off the US Coast

Researchers have created the clearest-ever maps of the Monterey Canyon, a massive deep-sea ravine off the coast of California. The maps, with centimeter-scale resolution, reveal the constantly changing topography of the underwater valley, which is comparable to the Grand Canyon. The surveys conducted between 2015 and 2017 captured the canyon's seafloor in remarkable detail, providing valuable insights into the processes that shape it. The data showed the effects of fast-moving turbidity currents and the role of tides in sculpting the seafloor. The researchers believe their new equipment could also be used to study deep-sea ecosystems.

via Yahoo Life|

#deep-sea-grand-canyon #monterey-canyon #science-and-environment