Mysterious Holes on The Ocean Floor Have a New Explanation
Off the coast of Big Sur, California, deep beneath the waves, lies a mysterious landscape dotted by large holes in the clay, silt, and sand.
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Off the coast of Big Sur, California, deep beneath the waves, lies a mysterious landscape dotted by large holes in the clay, silt, and sand.
For once, human activity seems not to be the main cause -- but we need more data to make sure.
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