Off the Pacific coast of Chile, another world exists. More than 100 new species have been discovered on an underwater mountain range off the coast of Chile. Among the never-before-seen critters seen on the expedition are corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphipods, lobsters, plus a gaggle of peculiar fish and squid that are already known to science (but no less … [Read more...] about Over 100 Never-Before-Seen Species Discovered Along Deep Sea Mountain Range
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A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa Along a 35-Mile Crack That Opened Up in Ethiopia in 2005
Africa is currently in the throes of a breathtaking geological transformation that promises to reshape the continent and give rise to a new ocean. This extraordinary process is occurring in Ethiopia’s Afar region, where a colossal crack in the Earth’s crust, known as the East African Rift, is progressively widening and deepening, revealing the molten magma beneath. The … [Read more...] about A New Ocean Is Forming in Africa Along a 35-Mile Crack That Opened Up in Ethiopia in 2005