It looks like there are bubbles and serious height differences on the surface of the water. Is this really the case, or is there another explanation?
Asker: Jan, 17 years old
Answer
Dear Jan,
Indeed, the seas and oceans hide a seabed with a very pronounced relief. In fact, the longest mountain range on earth is underwater. These height differences are a direct result of the Earth’s internal structure and plate tectonics. In the appendix you will find an article in which the relief of the ocean floor is explained in a simple way. This will no doubt provide an answer to your question.
Kind regards,
dr. Hans Pirlet – marine geologist (Flemish Marine Institute)
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dr Hans Pirlet
(Marine) geology, marine and coastal research and policy
Flemish Marine Institute
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