'Europa’s twin found on Earth': This mysterious ocean city could prove life exists in space

Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh

City Discovered

An eerie labyrinth of towering vents was found 2,300 feet below the ocean’s surface in 2000.

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Towers Rise

Ghostly blue carbonate spires, some nearly 200 feet tall, stretch from the ocean floor.

Credit: D. Kelley/UW/URI-IAO/NOAA

Vents Breathe

For at least 120,000 years, these chimneys have spewed hydrogen and methane into the sea.

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Life Thrives

Microbial communities survive without oxygen, feeding off hydrocarbons from deep-sea vents.

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Mantle Revealed

In 2024, researchers extracted a record-breaking core sample, offering clues to Earth’s origins.

Alien Clues

Microbiologist William Brazelton suggests similar ecosystems may exist on Enceladus or Europa.

Poseidon Stands

The tallest monolith, named Poseidon, looms at 60 meters, towering over the hydrothermal field.

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Mining Threatens

In 2018, Poland won rights to mine near the Lost City, risking its delicate ecosystem.

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Heritage Denied

Experts call for UNESCO protection, fearing human interference could destroy this rare wonder.

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