Scientists Stunned by 'Yellow Brick Road' Discovery in Deep Sea Near Hawaii

• Scientists discovered a mysterious 'yellow brick road' like structure over 3,000 meters deep in the Pacific Ocean near the Hawaiian Islands in 2022.
• Found by the E/V Nautilus research vessel in the Liliʻuokalani Ridge within the PMNM marine protected area, resembling an ancient lakebed.
• The unique formation, located at the Nootka Seamount, is made of hyaloclastite rock, a volcanic material.
• Researchers believe the 'brick-like' appearance is due to stress from repeated heating and cooling during volcanic eruptions.
• The discovery sparked comparisons to 'The Wizard of Oz's' Yellow Brick Road and the mythical city of Atlantis.

Why It Matters: Deep-sea discovery of a volcanic 'yellow brick road' near Hawaii astonishes scientists, revealing Earth's hidden geological wonders.