Scientists Discover Two Hidden Mountains 100 Times Taller Than Everest Beneath Earth's Surface

Recent research from Utrecht University has uncovered two colossal mountains buried approximately 1,200 miles beneath the Earth's surface, reaching heights of around 620 miles, making them over 100 times taller than Mount Everest. These 'islands' of rock lie at the boundary between the Earth's core and mantle, situated beneath Africa and the Pacific Ocean, and are believed to be at least half a billion years old, possibly dating back to the planet's formation. The study highlights the unique geological phenomenon of these formations, which are surrounded by a 'graveyard' of sunken tectonic plates due to subduction processes. Lead researcher Dr. Arwen Deuss noted that the nature of these structures remains uncertain, raising questions about whether they are temporary or have existed for millions or billions of years. The discovery was facilitated through the analysis of seismic shockwaves, which reveal the presence of these dense formations deep within the mantle. The findings were published in the journal Nature, contributing to our understanding of Earth's geological history.