Secrets of ‘lost 8th continent’ Zealandia to be unlocked as scientists explore underwater landmass

[OddTrader]

Scientists are searching for the lost continent of Zealandia off the east coast of Australia.

Secrets of ‘lost eighth continent’ Zealandia to be unlocked as scientists explore underwater landmass

THE gigantic landmass off the east coast of Australia disappeared below the waves millions of years ago. Now scientists want to unlock its secrets.

July 31, 2017

http://www.news.com.au/technology/s...s/news-story/b136d3304a40ec3528b80e8b2a22f206

 

[mlawson71]

It will be interesting to see what they discover and how that will be related to current geography.

 

[algofy]

It will be interesting to see what they discover and how that will be related to current geography.

Agree, interesting, I've never heard if this land mass before.

 

[mlawson71]

Agree, interesting, I've never heard if this land mass before.

I hadn't either, which makes it all the more fascinating for me.

 

[OddTrader]

Scientists are searching for the lost continent of Zealandia off the east coast of Australia.

Perhaps a good progress for how to finally merge two small countries into a bigger one!

Save a lot of money. Also much more resourceful! Very good news indeed!

The expedition to help solve mystery of underwater continent near Australia is under way. Picture: GSA TodaySource:Supplied