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Geologist hopes to find evidence of underwater volcano

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A geologist is launching an investigation to determine if unusual reef formations located off the South Australian coastline are the remnants of an underwater volcano. The formations were first identified approximately 60 years ago during an oil and gas survey of the region.

The current project seeks to analyze these geological features to confirm their origins. By investigating whether the structures are volcanic, researchers hope to gain a clearer understanding of the historical geological activity in the area.

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