Scientists uncovered a strange “yellow brick road” on the seabed near Hawaii. (Image: The Ocean Exploration Trust/E/V/Nautilus)
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Mysterious 'Yellow Brick Road' Found Deep in Pacific, Scientists Explain Origin

  • Scientists discovered a "yellow brick road"-like formation deep in the Pacific Ocean, resembling neatly arranged paving stones.
  • The discovery was made by the Ocean Exploration Trust during an expedition near Hawaii, within the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
  • Located on Liliʻuokalani Ridge, over 3,000 metres beneath the surface, the formation is part of an ancient volcanic system.
  • Footage from ROVs showed flat, yellowish rock slabs with right-angled cracks, creating a striking road-like illusion.
  • This find highlights the vast unexplored nature of ocean floors and aids in understanding volcanic histories and past environmental conditions.

Why It Matters: A 'yellow brick road' found deep in the Pacific is a natural volcanic formation, revealing ocean's mysteries.

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