Offbeat Atlantis not found, after all

**TheGuru** · 23-02-2009, 10:22 AM

Hopes that the lost city of Atlantis had been found on Google Ocean have been shattered

Keen observers had spotted what appeared to be the outline of a vast city - the size of Wales - on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.

But the criss-crossing lines, located 600 miles west of the Canary Islands, were explained as an "artefact" of its map making process.

Details for the ocean maps on Google Earth come from sonar measurements of the sea floor recorded by boats - and the area around the Canaries was mapped by boats travelling in a series of straight lines.

A Google spokeswoman said: "It's true that many amazing discoveries have been made in Google Earth including a pristine forest in Mozambique that is home to previously unknown species and the remains of an Ancient Roman villa.

"In this case, however, what users are seeing is an artefact of the data collection process.

"Sea floor terrain data is often collected from boats using sonar to take measurements of the sea floor. The lines reflect the path of the boat as it gathers the data.

"The fact that there are blank spots between each of these lines is a sign of how little we really know about the world's oceans."

**Topshag** · 24-02-2009, 10:23 AM

What a shame, I was hoping for Atlantis.

T.S.

**TheGuru** · 24-02-2009, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topshag

What a shame, I was hoping for Atlantis.

T.S.

Why, As a holiday destination?

**Nutty_ZA** · 24-02-2009, 06:06 PM

I bet Patrick Duffy is Disappointed

You Tube

**TheGuru** · 26-02-2009, 08:54 AM

I used to love that program

**Topshag** · 27-02-2009, 09:52 AM

Me too. Many moons ago....

T.S.

23-02-2009, 10:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheGuru Moderator My Mood: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 4,797 Credits: 72,124 Nominated 28 Times in 20 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Atlantis not found, after all >> Show Printable Version Email this Page Hopes that the lost city of Atlantis had been found on Google Ocean have been shattered Keen observers had spotted what appeared to be the outline of a vast city - the size of Wales - on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. But the criss-crossing lines, located 600 miles west of the Canary Islands, were explained as an "artefact" of its map making process. Details for the ocean maps on Google Earth come from sonar measurements of the sea floor recorded by boats - and the area around the Canaries was mapped by boats travelling in a series of straight lines. A Google spokeswoman said: "It's true that many amazing discoveries have been made in Google Earth including a pristine forest in Mozambique that is home to previously unknown species and the remains of an Ancient Roman villa. "In this case, however, what users are seeing is an artefact of the data collection process. "Sea floor terrain data is often collected from boats using sonar to take measurements of the sea floor. The lines reflect the path of the boat as it gathers the data. "The fact that there are blank spots between each of these lines is a sign of how little we really know about the world's oceans." __________________ TheGuru ----------------------------------- Like Siliconhell? Then give a small Donation towards the hosting costs

24-02-2009, 10:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Topshag Mega Poster My Mood: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Posts: 1,237 Credits: 1,829 Nominated 9 Times in 5 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	>> Show Printable Version Email this Page What a shame, I was hoping for Atlantis. T.S.

26-02-2009, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheGuru Moderator My Mood: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Liverpool UK Posts: 4,797 Credits: 72,124 Nominated 28 Times in 20 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	>> Show Printable Version Email this Page I used to love that program __________________ TheGuru ----------------------------------- Like Siliconhell? Then give a small Donation towards the hosting costs

27-02-2009, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Topshag Mega Poster My Mood: Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Posts: 1,237 Credits: 1,829 Nominated 9 Times in 5 Posts TOTW/F/M Award(s): 3 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	>> Show Printable Version Email this Page Me too. Many moons ago.... T.S.

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