Since the first ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, climbers have aspired to conquer the peak. However, research from Utrecht University reveals two enormous mountains, more than 100 times taller than Everest, hidden deep within the Earth's mantle, about 1,200 miles underground. These ancient structures, possibly dating back to the planet’s formation, sit at the boundary of the core and mantle beneath Africa and the Pacific. Their discovery enhances understanding of tectonic processes and Earth's interior dynamics, as seismic waves indicate their existence and unique properties.
Scientists from Utrecht University have revealed that these gargantuan peaks are not found on our planet's surface. Instead they are buried some 1,200 miles beneath our feet.
Lead researcher Dr Arwen Deuss states: 'Nobody knows what they are, and whether they are only a temporary phenomenon, or if they have been sitting there for millions or perhaps even billions of years.'
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