Hiding in plain sight: Vast reef found hiding behind Great Barrier Reef
Friday, August 26, 2016 - 14:41
in Earth & Climate
Scientists working with laser data have discovered a vast reef behind the familiar Great Barrier Reef. High-resolution seafloor data provided by LiDAR-equipped aircraft have revealed great fields of unusual donut-shaped circular mounds, each 200-300 meters across and up to 10 meters deep at the center.