We know more about the outer space than we know about our oceanic floor. Exploring the deep waters has always been a difficult task, but now we finally have access to a truly detailed map of the ocean floor. The data reveals plenty of previously unknown mountains. The result is surprising, as there was no scientific project aimed at mapping the areas. No underwater expeditions were needed to … [Read more...]
Ocean floor mapping to facilitate missing Malaysian plane probe
With the surface searches for the missing Malaysian plane turning inconclusive, the authorities are now developing detailed map of the seafloor west of Australia. Ocean floor mapping is underway and could take months to complete, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau said in a May 26 statement. The investigators say, the deep-sea search could help in tracing the Malaysian Airlines Flight … [Read more...]
