Did you know there are mountains buried beneath Earth’s crust that rise 1,000 kilometers high? These hidden giants, known as Large Low Seismic Velocity Provinces (LLSVPs), were recently uncovered by studying earthquake shockwaves. Found deep under Africa and the Pacific, these ancient structures could be 4 billion years old, challenging our understanding of Earth’s interior. Could these colossal formations reveal secrets about our planet's birth? Dive into the science behind these hidden mountains beneath Earth and discover the mysteries of the mantle!
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00:00When we think of Earth's tallest peaks, Everest comes to mind,
00:03a breathtaking 8,840 meters towering above sea level.
00:08But what if I told you there are mountains over 100 times taller hidden beneath our feet?
00:14Scientists recently uncovered two colossal structures
00:17buried 2,000 kilometers beneath the Earth's crust.
00:20Known as Large Low Seismic Velocity Provinces, or LLSVPs,
00:25these mountains rise an unimaginable 1,000 kilometers high.
00:29That's nearly 620 miles, enough to dwarf any peak visible on the surface.
00:35These massive structures aren't visible.
00:38Instead, scientists map them by studying how earthquake shock waves move through the planet.
00:43When waves slow down in specific regions, it reveals hotter, denser material,
00:48giving us a peek into the mysterious world beneath.
00:51The LLSVPs are found deep beneath Africa and the Pacific.
00:55Scientists believe they're ancient,
00:57possibly dating back 4 billion years to the planet's very formation.
01:01Yet, their true nature remains a mystery.
01:04Are they leftover pieces from Earth's birth?
01:07Or something even more extraordinary?
01:09Whatever they are,
01:10these hidden giants challenge everything we thought we knew about Earth's interior.
01:14If they've stood still for billions of years,
01:17could it mean the mantle isn't as dynamic as we once believed?
01:21From towering peaks like Everest to hidden giants deep underground,
01:25Earth is full of secrets waiting to be uncovered.
01:27So, next time you think of mountains,
01:29remember, the biggest ones might not be on the surface.