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Jiaolong brings up seamount sample

Submersible's recovery could detail origins of South China Sea formations, scientists say ABOARD THE XIANGYANGHONG 09 - Jiaolong, China's manned submersible on Saturday retrieved a basalt sample from the Zhenbei Seamount in the South China Sea which scientists say could shed light on the formation and evolution of seamounts in the area. Jiaolong stayed underwater for 9.5 hours in its third dive in the second stage of China's 38th ocean scientific expedition, which will last until May 13. This valuable 'rock' will lay the foundation for our study of the formation and evolution of seamounts in the South China Sea during the Cenozoic period," said Shi Xuefa, a researcher with the State Oceanic Administration. Jiaolong already had completed two dives in the South China Sea, on Wednesday and Thursday.

China Daily

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