Kathmandu. Scientists have discovered a strange structure like a ‘yellow brick road’ under the Pacific Ocean.
It was discovered by a research ship of the Ocean Exploration Trust during an expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The structure was found at a depth of 1,029 meters inside the Papahanamokuakea Marine National Monument. According to the Oceanography Society’s report, its structure was so systematic that it looked like a brick road.
According to scientists, it is a natural geological formation. It is probably made up of fragments of a type of volcanic rock. This rock is formed when hot magma comes in contact with cold water. Due to which the volcanic rock breaks.
Researchers believe that its yellow color may be due to the hydrothermal changes of the volcanic glass. It was discovered in 2022 when the Ocean Exploration Trust’s research ship, the E÷V Nautilus, was on a research expedition to the Pacific Ocean. The team used a remotely controlled autonomous system for the deep ocean survey. During this time, the scientists observed the structure at a depth of 1,029 meters. Its cracks intersect each other at right angles. This makes it look like a brick road.
It was initially called a yellow brick road. However, studies found that it was not made by humans. Nor was anything placed there. Scientists believe that instead of a human path, it is a piece of broken hyclostite. Its cracks cut each other in a very neat pattern. This makes it look like a road.
Its yellow color may be due to natural causes. Researchers say it is caused by low-temperature hydrothermal changes in volcanic glass. It refers to the changes caused by hot liquids that come into contact with rocks. This process changes the material after it is formed. Oxygen hydroxide of iron is formed. This makes the surface yellow. – Agency
