stackyFACTSThe ultimate fear of the deep isn't a giant squid, it is a pile of dirt. Resting on the bottom can create a vacuum seal with the clay, forcing pilots to frantically wiggle the massive vessel until the mud finally lets go.
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To transition from blinding internal fluorescent lights to looking out into the pitch-black abyss, crews bathe their control rooms in harsh red light. It…
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Personal space does not exist at the bottom of the ocean. Crews on deep-sea vessels rotate sleep schedules so tightly that as soon as one person rolls out of…
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Going down with the ship isn't always a choice. When massive metal vessels finally slip under the surface, the sudden displacement of water creates a powerful…
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When a ninety-foot freak wall of water appears, a ship cannot just ride over it. The vessel must steer directly into the face of it, because if it gets caught…
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Despite relying on high-tech sonar to map out their exact route daily, these massive passenger boats still manage to occasionally beach themselves on giant…
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The immense crushing weight of the deep ocean doesn't just squeeze water. The metal hull of a submersible literally compresses inward by several inches,…
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