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To: SunkenCiv

I suspect that pic... the light is too bright and the shadows are too crisp unless, and only unless, that is a small model blurred to pass as city in true scale...


5 posted on 08/09/2025 6:54:12 PM PDT by sit-rep (START DEMANDING INDICTMENTS NOW!!!!!)
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To: sit-rep; SunkenCiv

I’m guessing it is an earlier tech CGI “artist’s representation”.


15 posted on 08/09/2025 7:20:01 PM PDT by Openurmind (AI - An Illusion for Aptitude Intrusion to Alter Intellect. )
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AI Overview

The image depicts the “Lost City” Hydrothermal Field, a remarkable and unique underwater environment located deep in the Atlantic Ocean.

Oldest Known Hydrothermal System:

It is the oldest known active hydrothermal vent field in the ocean, estimated to have existed for at least 120,000 years.
Unique Structure:

The field is characterized by towering mineral formations, primarily composed of carbonate, which give it an “urban” appearance, hence the name “Lost City”.

Origin of Life Clues:

Scientists believe the extreme conditions within the Lost City, including its unique chemistry and high pH levels, may hold clues to understanding how life first emerged on Earth.

Unique Ecosystem:

Despite its deep-sea location, the Lost City supports a unique ecosystem of microbial communities that thrive in the absence of oxygen, utilizing hydrocarbons produced by the chemical reactions within the vents.

Conservation Efforts:

Due to its scientific significance and unique nature, some experts are advocating for the Lost City to be designated as a World Heritage site to protect it from potential threats like deep-sea mining.


16 posted on 08/09/2025 7:20:11 PM PDT by TexasGator (1AI Overview The singular "they" has a history stretching back to the 14th ceThe 750 hp Florida Gnat)
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