This is how the gigantic freshwater deposit discovered under the Atlantic looks like
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This is how the gigantic freshwater deposit discovered under the Atlantic looks like

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General30 August 2026 at 08:29

In 1976, scientists searching for oil and gas on the east coast of the United States made an unexpected discovery in the depths of the Atlantic: fresh water was gushing from the ocean floor. This completely unexpected finding triggered a series of investigations over the years.

The research continued for decades until it culminated, a few months ago, with an international scientific expedition that surprised the world with its discoveries about this fresh water reserve.

However, the studies have not yet ended. Currently, researchers continue to work to refine and detail the results of this important discovery.

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