Birth of an Ocean: Scientists Capture Formation of New Earth’s Crust in Real Time

Aerial view of volcanic rocks forming new Earth's crust at the ocean’s edge — capturing the birth of an ocean in real time

This aerial shot captures the raw power of nature: dark volcanic rocks, freshly erupted and submerged by turquoise waves, mark the beginning of new crust formation. It’s a rare moment where science witnesses the birth of an ocean unfolding before our eyes.

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