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Ancient 'Yellow Brick Road' Discovered Beneath Pacific Ocean

4/27/2025

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In 2022, the E/V Nautilus of the Ocean Exploration Trust unveiled a mesmerizing "yellow brick road" formation at Lili‘uokalani Ridge, nestled 1,000 meters beneath the Pacific waves. This ancient lake bed, shaped by volcanic rock fractures, reveals the dynamic geological wonders of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, igniting a wave of scientific intrigue and exploration.

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In 2022, the E/V Nautilus of the Ocean Exploration Trust unveiled a mesmerizing "yellow brick road" formation at Lili‘uokalani Ridge, nestled 1,000 meters beneath the Pacific waves. This ancient lake bed, shaped by volcanic rock fractures, reveals the dynamic geological wonders of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, igniting a wave of scientific intrigue and exploration.