Scientists on the AKMA3 ocean expedition discovered an exceptional underwater feature consisting of a mud volcano in the middle of a large crater 80 miles south of Norway's Bear Island. The volcano ...
Unlike conventional volcanoes that erupt with lava, mud volcanoes like Borealis release methane-rich fluids and sediments. These processes shape the surrounding seabed, forming a unique deep-sea ...
A mud volcano, deep beneath the icy waters of the Barents Sea, is flourishing with marine life, scientists have confirmed. The Borealis Mud Volcano, 400 metres below the surface, continuously ...
In 2023, scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway discovered the Borealis Mud Volcano in the Barents Sea, off the northern coast of Norway, at a depth of 400 meters (1,300 feet).
The Borealis Mud Volcano, 400 metres below the surface, continuously releases methane-rich fluids, creating a unique deep-sea ecosystem that researchers now believe serves as a sanctuary for ...
An ancient mud volcano has been discovered 400 metres deep in the Barents Sea. Scientists believe it could be a refuge for vulnerable Arctic marine species. The Borealis Mud Volcano was spotted ...
The 32.5 cm-long sea ... Jan. 27, 2025 — One would think that a volcano was not the most hospitable place for living organisms. However, the Borealis Mud Volcano, at 400 m water depth ...
In 2023, researchers made a remarkable discovery in the Barents Sea: the Borealis mud volcano. This underwater geological wonder quickly captured global attention as images of the marine volcano ...
The underwater volcano Borealis Mud Volcano was discovered in the summer of 2023. Last year, the researchers were back at the volcano. Credit: Jørn Berger-Nyvoll / UiT One would think that a volcano ...