Deepest underwater volcanic vent discovered
"A New Discovery"
Scientists have used a remote -controlled submarine to discover the deepest volcanic vent. Some say, with the superheated waters, there is a possibility of undiscovered marine species. This could trace clues in discovering the origin of life on Earth.
Volcanic vents are networks of small cracks which penetrate into the Earth’s crust. Temperatures can reach as hot as 400 degrees Celsius. The pressure can be 500 times stronger than the Earth’s atmosphere.
James Cook, expert abroad the RRS said the vent was found more than five kilometres beneath the surface of the Caribbean known as the Cayman Trough. This is a deep-sea canyon. You might have seen this when watching the underwater thriller movie “The Abyss,” by James Cameron.
There have been scientists who have explored other volcanic vents who have discovered exotic species such as, hairy worms, blind shrimp and giant white crabs.
“Like wandering across the surface of another world,” says Bramley Murton, Geologist and submarine pilot.
Through more research and discoveries, scientists are intrigued with what they have found thus far, and some believe this could have been part of the creation of life. Jon Copley says that the microorganisms found in deep-sea vents are appearing to be quite similar to some of Earth’s most ancient organisms.
71 percent of Earth is covered by ocean, which has made it difficult for scientists and researchers to explore. Now that technology has improved and they have discovered this volcanic vent, could this be the be the answer scientists have about the origins of life?
It’s hard to tell, but with more discoveries, and research scientists will be able to answer the questions they have been questioning for decades.
This could definitely affect science,. The more discoveries, the more answers we have about what is hiding in front of us. Plus, who wouldn’t want to see an underwater hairy worm?
