Ocean's 'Yellow Brick Road' Discovered: Natural Wonder, Not Ancient Civilization

• Researchers found a brick-like 'yellow road' with 90-degree angles on the ocean floor near Hawaii, resembling an ancient pathway.
• Discovered by research vessel Nautilus at nearly 1,000 metres depth in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
• Initially speculated as a lost civilization's creation, it was confirmed to be a natural geological formation.
• The 'road' is hyaloclastite, a volcanic rock formed by hot lava meeting cold seawater, causing straight fractures due to thermal stress.
• The discovery highlights the vast unexplored ocean and aids understanding of underwater volcanic activity and deep-sea ecosystems.

Why It Matters: Mysterious 'yellow road' on ocean floor is a natural volcanic formation, revealing Earth's unexplored wonders.