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Massive Gravity Hole in Indian Ocean Formed by Sinking Tectonic Plates

Posted on July 7, 2023July 27, 2023by Hrishita Dewangan

A team of scientists from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have traced the origin of the massive "gravity hole" in the Indian Ocean. The gravity hole, known as the Indian Ocean geoid low (IOGL), is a region where the gravity is lower than average, making the sea...

The Mystery of the Indian Ocean Geoid Low: Finally Revealed

Posted on July 5, 2023July 27, 2023by pradeep

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The Mystery of the Indian Ocean Geoid Low: Finally Revealed

The Indian Ocean is home to a giant "gravity hole" that is one of the most profound gravitational anomalies on Earth. This anomaly, known as the Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL), spans an area of more than two million square miles and is located just south of Sri Lanka. The...