20 Apr, 03:30··

Gibraltar Waterfall Myth: Catastrophic Flood of a Dry Mediterranean

El País

In 1970, a research vessel discovered evidence of a vast, dry Mediterranean seabed dating back 6 million years. Scientists believe this seabed was once a desert basin. The Atlantic Ocean then flooded this area, creating the Strait of Gibraltar and a significant geological event.

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