The Lost City
Ancient ‘Lost City’ in Atlantic Depths Reveals Clues to Life’s Origins
Deep in the Atlantic Ocean lies the Lost City Hydrothermal Field, a ghostly landscape of towering mineral spires that may hold secrets to life’s origins. Discovered over 2,300 feet below the surface on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, this 120,000-year-old vent system is Earth’s oldest known underwater hydrothermal environment. Unlike volcanic vents, it thrives on chemical reactions […]