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Two Giant Mountains 100x Taller Than Everest Found Hidden Beneath Earth’s Surface!
Scientists have discovered Earth’s tallest mountains, hidden deep beneath the surface, towering over 100 times taller than Mount Everest. These enormous structures, reaching up to 1,000 kilometers in height, were identified beneath the boundary between Africa and the Pacific Ocean. The findings were recently published in Nature.
Believed to be over 500 million years old, these mountains lie between the Earth’s core and mantle, surrounded by tectonic debris created when one tectonic plate subducts beneath another. Their existence provides a fascinating glimpse into Earth’s ancient geological processes.
Researchers uncovered these hidden giants by analyzing seismic waves. As the waves slowed down while passing through the mountains, they offered valuable insights into Earth’s internal structure and the powerful forces shaping its interior. This groundbreaking discovery reshapes our understanding of the planet’s deep geology.
