Scientists embark on expedition to submerged continent Zealandia

Scientists embark on expedition to submerged continent Zealandia 07/18/2017 10:00 AM EDT Note: Video from IODP Expedition 371 will be available post-expedition. Surrounding New Zealand is a mass of Earth's crust about half the size of Australia, the continent Zealandia. What makes Zealandia different from other continents is that more than 90 percent of it is submerged. Increasingly detailed seafloor maps have attracted attention to ... More at https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242506&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc_ev=click This is an NSF News item. Save   Follow NSF:    Save This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111