Currents · Science · 2026-08-21
In 2023, the JOIDES Resolution drilled 4,160 feet beneath the Atlantic seafloor at Atlantis Massif. 3 years later, scientists found water carrying a 572°F chemical memory, revealing a possible pathway feeding Lost City’s deep-sea ecosystem
The discovery beneath Atlantis Massif reveals how Earths geology, water and deep-sea life are interconnected. The 4,160-foot drilling operation did more than retrieve rock samples; it opened a window into an underground world where seawater can be heated, chemically transformed and transported befor... The discovery beneath Atlantis Massif reveals how Earths geology, water and deep-sea life are interconnected. The 4,160-foot drilling operation did more than retrieve rock samples; it opened
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