Portuguese 
English 
Spanish 
2 min of reading 
1 comment 
Mysterious Structure 1,600 Meters Deep Draws Attention in New Discovery by Scientists.
A submerged structure 500 meters long, located off the coast of Alaska, may be an underwater volcano. The revelation is part of a new discovery by scientists during an expedition conducted by the United States Coast Guard. Preliminary data indicate that the site is emitting gas, but the phenomenon remains a mystery.
Scientists collaborating with the U.S. Coast Guard announced a new discovery by scientists: a submerged structure 1,600 meters deep, considered impressive. The discovery was made aboard the icebreaker “Healy,” during a mission to map the ocean floor.
Formation May Be an Underwater Volcano
Initial analyses suggest that the formation may be an underwater volcano, but researchers remain cautious. According to a statement from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the structure was found in a little-explored area. “Although analysis is ongoing, these findings provide insight into what may exist beneath the ocean’s surface, much of which remains unknown in this region,” says NOAA.
-
Elon Musk looks at Brazil and lowers the price of Starlink, his internet: price at Magalu drops again in May and portable antenna with dual band Wi-Fi 5, 3×3 MU-MIMO technology, and satellite connection becomes a target for Brazilians in areas without fiber, 4G, or 5G.
-
Meta has just altered what made Instagram famous: the company is launching a feature this Wednesday (13) that changes the way photos are shared on the app and may indicate where the next generation of social networks is headed.
-
Solar explosion may graze Earth this week, causing a geomagnetic storm and visible auroras in Canada, the northern US, and the UK.
-
Mouse could cease to be just a click on the screen if Google advances with AI integration, paving the way for a new generation of accessories capable of understanding tasks, accelerating commands, and changing the routine on the computer.
The team also detected gas being released above the structure. Despite this, external scientists highlight that this release may have other causes, such as the presence of a buried hydrocarbon reservoir. Still, the underwater volcano theory has gained attention due to the geological history of Alaska, known for housing submarine volcanoes like Bogoslof, which is located in areas of active volcanism.
No Immediate Risk to Navigation
Another relevant point is that the alleged underwater volcano is in a sufficiently deep location, meaning it does not pose a risk to vessels navigating the area.
While exciting, the new discovery by scientists is not unanimous within the scientific community. Some experts emphasize the need for further studies and point out that the information released so far is limited.
The mission is still ongoing and promises to bring more details about this mysterious structure and the potential to be an underwater volcano. The ocean floor, even in explored regions, continues to hold fascinating secrets waiting for explanation.
Gostei muito, eu sempre gosto de ver coisas assim!😃