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Re:Astronauts of the underworld: The scientists venturing in... by samplatt on Tuesday November 26, 2024 @12:23AM (#42242817)
There's not much to find for 99.99% of both of those. Like, exploring a distant planet versus exploring actual vacuum "space", is similar to exploring an undersea thermal vent versus exploring millions of square miles of featureless silt around it.
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Re:Astronauts of the underworld: The scientists venturing in... by lukan on Sunday December 01, 2024 @07:18AM (#42288044)
Do you really think in caves is more to be found, than on the seabed?

Most caves you will find, will look exactly like the cave before. Different types of rock. If you are lucky, crystals. In the deep sea, you have chances of finding entirely new species. (Only some caves have life at all)

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Re:Astronauts of the underworld: The scientists venturing in... by datameta on Sunday December 01, 2024 @01:45PM (#42289908)
Caves can have intricate ecosystems. There was an article on here some time ago how a single bag of chips completely altered the balance of a cave's fauna and flora.
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