The western Pacific Ocean is usually distinguished by its intense tectonic activity, high pressure, absolute darkness, and the presence of species adapted to extreme conditions, characteristics that make it an area of great interest for scientific research and ocean exploration. However, in recent years, the possibility that unknown marine creatures inhabit the depths of the ocean has sparked the interest of scientists and internet users alike, following a mysterious sound known as “The Bloop,” a phenomenon that has fueled various theories about the existence of enigmatic marine beings. In response, science revealed what lies behind this audio with the help of sensors and other global records. In this article, we share more details about it.
WHAT IS THE MYSTERIOUS NOISE COMING FROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN, ACCORDING TO SCIENCE?
The sensors of the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) detected an intense sound in the South Pacific on May 19, 1997, whose signal was recorded more than 5,000 kilometers away. Due to the lack of an immediate explanation, researchers named the phenomenon “The Bloop” and began analyzing its possible origin. However, after a few years, investigations conducted with hydrophones near Antarctica determined that this mysterious sound was caused by a cryoseism, that is, a phenomenon produced by the breaking off of large masses of ice. This finding ruled out a biological origin and the theory about the existence of a supposed sea monster in the ocean depths, as shared by La República.
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WHERE IS THE DEEPEST ZONE ON EARTH LOCATED?
It is the Challenger Deep, located in the Mariana Trench, near Guam, considered the deepest known point on Earth, according to the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In fact, its depth is estimated at 10,935 meters, although some scientific expeditions have recorded even greater measurements. Thus, this abyssal ecosystem surpasses the height of Mount Everest, so its summit would be submerged under more than two kilometers of water.
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This formation originated from the subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Mariana Plate, a tectonic process responsible for the formation of some of the deepest ocean trenches on the planet. However, one of the great challenges for specialists is to descend to the bottom of the Mariana Trench, as it requires specialized technology capable of withstanding extreme pressures. Even so, research has revealed a surprising biodiversity, with species adapted to live in absolute darkness and extreme depths, as shared by La República.
