Mystery of the China Seas (Full Episode) | Drain the Oceans
National Geographic・2 minutes read
Advanced underwater scanning technology is used to reveal secrets of the sea floor, including the remains of battles like the Yamato in the China Seas, marking a turning point in naval warfare. The internet's data traffic stored in underwater cables is vulnerable to risks, as shown by a global internet shutdown caused by an underwater landslide in the Luzon Strait in 2006, impacting financial transactions and trade.
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- The sinking of the battleship Yamato marked the end of an era in naval warfare, transitioning dominance from battleships to air power, showcasing the evolution of military tactics and technology.
- The vulnerability of the Mongol invasion fleet due to poor construction and the subsequent destruction by a typhoon underscores the significant role environmental factors can play in maritime history, shaping the outcomes of naval conflicts and expeditions.
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