Indian Ocean Geoid Low - Wikipedia
The Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL) is a gravity anomaly in the Indian Ocean. A circular region in the Earth's geoid , situated just south of the Indian peninsula , it is the Earth 's largest gravity anomaly.
Giant 'Gravity Hole' in the Ocean May Be the Ghost of an Ancient …
Jun 26, 2023 · Instead it’s a term geologists use to describe a spot where Earth’s gravity is lower than average. And a new study may have finally revealed its origins: it appears to be caused by plumes of molten...
There is a ‘gravity hole’ in the Indian Ocean, and scientists ... - CNN
Jul 24, 2023 · The “gravity hole” in the Indian Ocean — officially called the Indian Ocean geoid low — is the lowest point in that geoid and its biggest gravitational anomaly, forming a circular depression...
The missing mass—what is causing a geoid low in the Indian …
Oct 17, 2017 · One such point of low gravity is found just south of the Indian peninsula, called the Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL). The geoid low spans a vast extent south of the Indian subcontinent, and is...
Scientists find out the cause for geoid low in the Indian Ocean
Scientists find out the cause for geoid low in the Indian Ocean. Did it ever occur to you that the seemingly still Earth beneath your feet has its own share of turbulence and violent movements? While we know quite a few things about the Earth’s surface, or the crust, its interior is …
Low gravity hole in Indian Ocean was caused by extinct ancient …
Jul 11, 2023 · The Indian Ocean geoid low (IOGL) is a 1.2 million-square-mile (3 million square kilometers) depression found 746 miles (1,200 kilometers) southwest of India.
Mystery behind massive 'gravity hole' that is pulling down the …
Mar 11, 2025 · For decades, the Indian Ocean geoid low (IOGL) baffled scientists due to it spanning 1.2 million square miles, which caused a 328-foot dip in sea level.
Indian Ocean Geoid Low: Study explains creation of low-gravity …
Jul 31, 2023 · The area in question is called the Indian Ocean Geoid Low and sea level above it is nearly 348 feet (106 meters) lower than the global average. Earth's gravitational pull is comparatively lower...
What's Up With This "Gravity Hole" In The Indian Ocean?
Jul 29, 2023 · It’s an easier-to-remember name for what scientists call the Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL), and it’s a gravity anomaly that’s been puzzling scientists for a long time. The Earth isn’t...
The Indian Ocean Geoid Low - Medium
Nov 25, 2024 · The Indian Ocean Geoid Low (IOGL) is one of the most fascinating and enigmatic features of our planet, characterized by a significant depression in the Earth’s geoid. This vast region, spanning...