117-million-year-old mud waves study: Atlantic’s birth revealed; key findings

A groundbreaking study reveals 117-million-year-old mud waves beneath the Atlantic, reshaping our understanding of the ocean’s formation and indicating an earlier connection than previously believed. These large structures, formed by ancient underwater avalanches, provide crucial insights into Cretaceous climate shifts and tectonic movements, benefiting modern geology and climate science.

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