The world's oceans are full of mysteries, and this gives us the opportunity to dream and fantasize. It occupies about 70% of our planet, and only 5% of the body of water has been explored. This means that there are many secrets hidden under the watery shell of the Earth that have not yet been discovered.
Great Blue Hole, Belize
The Great Blue Hole is a unique natural feature, along the contour of which coral reefs are located. It is the largest formation of its kind in the world, with a depth of 120 m and an area of 10 football fields.
It is located 100 km east of the Belize coast. The beginning of formation dates back to the last ice age - about 65 million years ago. This place became popular thanks to the famous explorer of the underwater depths, Jacques-Yves Cousteau. In 1971, he declared the Big Hole one of the top 10 diving spots.
Tectonic plate movement
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In recent years, as a result of the movement of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the distance between them has increased significantly. This impressive phenomenon can be seen both on land and when submerged deep under water. The phenomenon was captured by several underwater photographers.
Marine biologist Alexander Mustard noted that visitors can be very surprised by the crystal clear water and enchanting views. The speed of movement of the plates is about 2.5 cm per year.
Ancient city of Heraklion, Egypt
The ruins of the ancient city of Heraklion were discovered by the French archaeologist Frank Goddio in 2000 at a distance of 6.5 km from the coastline of Egypt at a depth of 50 m.
There is a legend that the city was once visited by Helena Troyanskaya and the Greek hero Hercules, in whose honor the city got its name. Until today, scientists conduct thorough research and raise priceless archaeological finds to the surface.
Yonaguni Underwater Pyramids, Japan
The Yonaguni Underwater Pyramids are the most mysterious places in Japan. They were found in 1987 while diving off the coast of the island of the same name in the Japanese archipelago.
On the pyramids there are many terraces and platforms of various sizes, the surface is dug and ditches. One of the walls of the monument breaks off vertically downward, going to a depth of about 27 m. According to experts, the age of the pyramids can reach more than 10 thousand years.
Underwater river at the bottom of the Black Sea
British scientists managed to discover an amazing underwater river at the bottom of the Black Sea. If this river were on land, it would become the 6th largest in the world. Its width is about 1 km, and the depth in some areas reaches 35 m. There are even waterfalls, currents and eddies.
Scientists have established that the underwater river was formed as a result of the penetration of saltier water from the Marmara into the Black Sea several centuries ago.
Shicheng Underwater City, China
Once upon a time in the province of Zhejiang there was a mysterious city called Shichen. His mystery lay in the fact that one day he simply disappeared. As it turned out later, the valley in which the city was located was turned into an artificial reservoir for the construction of a new hydroelectric power station. The authorities had to relocate 290 thousand people. A dam was built on the territory of the city, as a result of which Shichen was at the bottom of the lake.
It's hard to believe, but after more than half a century, the wooden beams and staircases of the city are in good condition, as if time flows in it somehow differently.
Underwater sculpture park
The unique museum was created by the English sculptor Jason Taylor. It is located at the bottom of the Caribbean Sea, not far from the coast of Grenada. The first exhibits were sunk to the seabed in 2006.
Today the museum has more than 65 exhibits, the collection of which is replenished annually. This project benefits not only as a cultural site, but also as an important part of the wildlife ecosystem.
"Black smokers" at the bottom of the ocean
Formations of this kind that are often found under water are nothing more than the result of the combination of sea water with magma. These hydrothermal vents, which release jets of water and liquid, reach temperatures of 370 ° C. They are called "black smokers" because of the iron sulfide deposits.
In 2008, they were found in the Arctic Circle between Norway and Greenland. In this place, 5 "black smokers" were formed, one of which is almost 4 stories high, which makes it the largest hydrothermal source.
Remains of Apollo 11 in the Atlantic
In 2013, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos discovered the components of 2 rocket engines from Apollo 11 that have been lurking deep in the Atlantic Ocean since 1969. They are part of the ship that first brought astronauts to the moon.
"Titanic" - the defeated giant
The story of the sinking of the Titanic cannot leave anyone indifferent. To this day, there are many different theories and unsolved secrets around him. The Titanic collided with an iceberg in 1912. This wreck was his last.
In the process of submersion under water, the vessel cracked and split into 2 parts, which now lie at a distance of about 600 m from each other.