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Scientists embark on expedition to submerged continent Zealandia

Written by National Science Foundation

This is the IODP Expedition 371 map.

Surrounding New Zealand is a mass of Earth’s crust about half the size of Australia, the continent Zealandia. What makes Zealandia different from other continents is that more than 90 percent of it is submerged. Increasingly detailed seafloor maps have attracted attention to Zealandia. Now scientists are asking: What secrets does it hold?

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