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20197 minPGdoc-short

Historical Events

Night Sea - Part 3

20197 minPGdoc-short

Ten million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea basin was a desert valley until the collapse of the rock dike in the Strait of Gibraltar transformed it into a vibrant sea.

Historical Events

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Channel: Planet Doc Full Documentaries

Night Sea - Part 3

2019• 7 minPG

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Ten million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea basin was a desert valley until the collapse of the rock dike in the Strait of Gibraltar transformed it into a vibrant sea.

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Ten million years ago, the Mediterranean Sea basin was a vast desert valley, characterized by towering mountains and hyper-saline lakes. The transformation began over 5 million years ago when the rock dike in the Strait of Gibraltar collapsed, allowing the Atlantic Ocean to flood the basin. This event created the largest waterfall in history, rapidly converting the arid landscape into a vibrant sea. The geological changes that shaped the Mediterranean Sea are explored, highlighting its historical significance and ecological impact.

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