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Accidental implosion yields new measurement for ocean's deepest point

A scientific instrument that collapsed in the deep sea allowed scientists to make one of the most precise calculations yet for the abyss known as Challenger Deep.

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Hasnain says:

“As for Barclay's plan to listen to the soundscapes within Challenger Deep, he and his colleagues finally accomplished that goal. In 2021 they landed a device at our planet's deepest point, recording the tranquil rhythms of the ocean for four hours.”

Posted on 2022-02-09T07:30:55+0000