Otherworldly mirror pools and mesmerizing landscapes discovered on ocean floor

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 - 15:40 in Earth & Climate

Scientists recently discovered and explored a hydrothermal field at 2,000 meters depth in the Gulf of California where towering mineral structures serve as biological hotspots for life. These newly discovered geological formations feature upside down 'mirror-like flanges' that act as pooling sites for discharged fluids.

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