Science · 14 May 2026
Think you know Bermuda? Here's its secret
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Bermuda has remained unusually high above the Atlantic sea floor for millions of years, a fact that previously baffled geologists. Scientists have now solved this long-standing mystery, discovering a huge hidden layer of lighter rock beneath the island. This explains why the island has not sunk, despite its volcanoes becoming inactive over 30 million years ago.
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