Freak flood
Scientists have created the most detailed map ever of the English Channel seabed, revealing an ancient secret. It shows a massive freak flood hundreds of thousands of years ago is the reason - possibly the only reason - why Britain is no longer joined to France.
'The event that caused the flood was probably a one-off,' explains Sanjeev Gupta from Imperial College London. 'If it hadn't happened, Britain would still be connected directly to Europe.'
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A new map of the English Channel seabed has revealed a huge valley, evidence for a prehistoric mega-flood.
Image: Sanjeev Gupta and Jenny Collier |
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