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Massive Pacific plateau formed from volcanic eruptions during dinosaur era

Gigantic 'superstructure' growing since the age of dinosaurs discovered in the ocean

In recent years, the ocean has become a source of fascination for scientists, uncovering numerous mysteries that have left them perplexed. From the discovery of a golden orb at the depths of the sea to the emergence of a new ocean in a massive continental crack, the secrets of the underwater world continue to unfold.

One such fascinating discovery is the existence of a colossal underwater superstructure near Fiji, known as the Melanesian Border Plateau. Experts have unveiled this 'superstructure,' which surpasses the entire size of the US state of Idaho. What makes this finding even more astonishing is that it has been growing on the sea floor since the time of the dinosaurs.

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