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News Release 17-061
Scientists embark on expedition to submerged continent Zealandia
Oceanographic research cruise will hold answers about plate tectonics, past climate
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Descent to Zealandia: A view from the deck of the scientific drillship JOIDES Resolution.
Credit: IODP
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Zealandia, about half the size of Australia, surrounds New Zealand.
Credit: IODP
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The scientific drillship JOIDES Resolution, which will ferry more than 30 scientists to Zealandia.
Credit: IODP
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A detailed map of IODP Expedition 371 to Zealandia.
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A researcher on a previous IODP expedition labels pieces of core collected while at sea.
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Instrumentation is readied for installation during a previous expedition.
Credit: Dick Peterse, ScienceMedia.nl
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