Scientists stunned by colossal formations hidden under the North Sea

ScienceDaily
Aug 14, 2025, 7:53 am113 pts
Beneath the North Sea, scientists have uncovered colossal sand formations, dubbed “sinkites,” that have mysteriously sunk into lighter sediments, flipping the usual geological order. Formed millions of years ago by ancient earthquakes or pressure shifts, these giant structures could reshape how we locate…

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