A 1,600-foot-tall coral reef was found in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, scientists announced Monday, in the first discovery of more than a century.
The huge underwater structure – the first rookie stone in 120 years – is the iconic skyscraper dwarf like the Empire State Building in New York City and the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Wendy Schmidt, co-founder of the organization, said in a statement: “This unexpected discovery confirms that we continue to search for unknown structures and new species in our oceans.”
On Sunday, the team used an underwater robot to explore the new reef, and found that it was about a mile wide at its base. According to the researchers, the highest point of the reef extends about 130 feet below sea level.
The robotic dive was streamed live over the weekend, giving a close-up view of the giant reef structure.
“We are surprised and delighted by what we have found,” said Robin Beyman, a marine geologist at James Cook University in Queensland, Australia, who is leading the expedition.
The cliff is located on the coast of North Cavesland, in the vicinity of Cape York. Seven other fragmented rocks have been found in the area since the late 1800s.
“Discovering a new half-kilometer-tall boulder in the Ca. One line. “This powerful combination of mapping data and water images will be used to understand this new reef and its role within the incredible Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.”
Bayman and his colleagues will continue exploring the northern area of the Great Barrier Reef until November 17. Data from the campaign will be made publicly available through Australia’s Seabed-Mapping program, Susibed.
