The SWOT satellite, supported by NASA, has uncovered previously unknown underwater peaks, offering a fresh perspective on ...

We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a ...

Until now, only about a quarter of the seafloor has been mapped using ships with special sonar equipment. The rest has remained a mystery. However, the SWOT satellite is changing that by doing ...

Meanwhile, charting the ocean floor has presented its own daunting ... The SWOT satellite, short for Surface Water and Ocean Topography, is a collaboration between NASA and its French counterpart ...

Researchers using a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) have mapped the geology of the Mona Rift and made some astonishing ...

The SWOT satellite, supported by NASA, reveals previously unknown underwater peaks, offering a new perspective on Earth's ...

Multibeam sonar, in contrast, maps the seafloor topography by emitting multiple sonar beams in a fan-shaped pattern below the ...

As part of the ongoing effort, a NASA-supported team recently published one of the most detailed maps yet of the ocean floor, using data from the SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography ...

More precise maps created using data from the SWOT mission can enhance underwater navigation and provide deeper insights into ...

A massive iceberg broke off from the George VI Ice Shelf in Antarctica in January, giving researchers a rare opportunity to ...