Suron’s eye stares into the abyss of the Indian Ocean

In the abyss of the Indian Ocean, a Underwater volcano Of a particular form. If you know the trilogy Lord of the Rings, It looks a bit differentEye Issued by Surran. It was discovered as part of a study Marine biodiversity A team of scientists from the Australian Indian Ocean traveled aboard the ship RV Investigator. The latter has been making a trip around the little known waters of Christmas Island since the end of June From the Cocos Islands, A Period The initial 45 days (most recently announced by the Australian National Science Institute On his site For technical reasons the ship had to be stopped halfway through its voyage Gravity, And it will soon begin its journey again).

When creating sea eyes

Located at a distance of 3,100 meters from The southwest depth of Christmas Island, Named underwater volcano Suron’s eye, Expressed using a Multiphysox Sonar. Technology that drives millions outSound waves Direction SeaS Thus a sea area can be mapped in detail. This oval shaped volcano is 6.2 km and 4.8 km in diameter A boiler. A type of large circular or elliptical depression that develops when a volcano collapses.

Was even on his side Other volcanic “eyes”, Nickname Burt-so far And Eret Lithuy. These three volcanoes are part of the Seamount Cluster Karma, It is estimated to be over 100 million years old Geologists. They are located next to the old one Sea Ridge, It is located further south, near Antarctica.

“We know the area is covered by massive oceans created over time Dinosaurs We know that the region is at a critical juncture between the Pacific and the Indian Oceans. We are very excited about the opportunity to discover something new Money, Maybe even new branchesTree Life hidden under the waves in this unexplored region ”, The trip’s chief scientist Tim O’Hara explains in a press release.