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The Strange Link Between The Himalayas And The Strait Of Hormuz
The Tethys Sea, the same sea that gave birth to the Strait of Hormuz, also created the Himalayas
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How Everest, The World's Highest Mountain, Rose From An Ancient Ocean
Long before Mount Everest became the roof of the world, the rocks that form its summit were lying at the bottom of a sea. Today, the Himalayan peak rises to nearly 8,848 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on Earth.
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Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud From Seabed For First Time In Test Mission
Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.
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Where Are The Deepest Places On Earth? 7 Jaw-Dropping Locations
From the deep ocean floor to vast underground caverns beneath our feet, these places challenge our understanding of the world.
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How Search For The Titanic Masked A Top-Secret Cold War Spy Operation
In the early hours of September 1, 1985, grainy black-and-white images of a metal cylinder flickered onto the monitors in the command centre of the research vessel Knorr. The team was searching the Atlantic seabed for the shipwreck of the Titanic.
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Scientists Drilled Deep Under The Sea, Here's What They Learnt
Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench - seven kilometres below sea level - lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth.
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"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
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China Carefully Assembling Deep-Sea Mining Strategy
In a world hungry for crucial resources, China may not be poised to start deep-sea mining but it is planting seeds for such operations in a meticulously planned economic and geopolitical strategy.
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Trump's Seabed Mining Push Raises Threats Over Global Ocean Laws
Donald Trump's move to sidestep global regulations and begin pushing for seabed mining in international waters could pose a wider threat of competing countries claiming sovereignty over the ocean, experts say.
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Donald Trump Signs Order To Expand US Deep-Sea Mining For Rare Earth Minerals
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expand US deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals in domestic and international waters, despite warnings by environmental groups.
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The Strange Link Between The Himalayas And The Strait Of Hormuz
The Tethys Sea, the same sea that gave birth to the Strait of Hormuz, also created the Himalayas
-
How Everest, The World's Highest Mountain, Rose From An Ancient Ocean
Long before Mount Everest became the roof of the world, the rocks that form its summit were lying at the bottom of a sea. Today, the Himalayan peak rises to nearly 8,848 metres above sea level, making it the highest point on Earth.
-
Japan Retrieves Rare Earth Mud From Seabed For First Time In Test Mission
Japan's government said on Monday that it has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich seabed mud for the first time from depths of around 6 km (4 miles) during a test mission.
-
Where Are The Deepest Places On Earth? 7 Jaw-Dropping Locations
From the deep ocean floor to vast underground caverns beneath our feet, these places challenge our understanding of the world.
-
How Search For The Titanic Masked A Top-Secret Cold War Spy Operation
In the early hours of September 1, 1985, grainy black-and-white images of a metal cylinder flickered onto the monitors in the command centre of the research vessel Knorr. The team was searching the Atlantic seabed for the shipwreck of the Titanic.
-
Scientists Drilled Deep Under The Sea, Here's What They Learnt
Far beneath the waves, down in the depths of the Japan Trench - seven kilometres below sea level - lie hidden clues about some of the most powerful earthquakes and tsunamis on Earth.
-
"Test Cruise": Japan Plans 'World First' Deep-Sea Mineral Extraction
Japan will from January attempt to extract rare earth minerals from the ocean floor in the deepest trial of its kind, the director of a government innovation programme said Thursday.
-
China Carefully Assembling Deep-Sea Mining Strategy
In a world hungry for crucial resources, China may not be poised to start deep-sea mining but it is planting seeds for such operations in a meticulously planned economic and geopolitical strategy.
-
Trump's Seabed Mining Push Raises Threats Over Global Ocean Laws
Donald Trump's move to sidestep global regulations and begin pushing for seabed mining in international waters could pose a wider threat of competing countries claiming sovereignty over the ocean, experts say.
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Donald Trump Signs Order To Expand US Deep-Sea Mining For Rare Earth Minerals
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to expand US deep-sea mining for rare earth minerals in domestic and international waters, despite warnings by environmental groups.
