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Recent research, including studies published by Heriot-Watt University and a ScienceDirect report, has uncovered colossal structures buried deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean, shedding new light on the birth of this massive water body. This discovery not only confirms earlier theories about the separation of South America and Africa but also suggests the Atlantic may have begun forming earlier than previously …

In a groundbreaking study, a team of geoscientists, including Dr. Uisdean Nicholson and Dr. Débora Duarte, has uncovered a significant clue about the formation of the Atlantic Ocean. Their research, revealed through seismic profiles and deep-sea core samples, traces the opening of the Equatorial Atlantic Gateway back to 117 million years ago, shifting previous geological timelines. This discovery challenges prior …