Dr. Vincent Lyne has identified a yellow pixel in the ocean floor model that could indicate MH370’s wreck location. Renewed search efforts by the Malaysian government, in partnership with Ocean Infinity, aim to locate the aircraft. Many families of the 239 passengers are still seeking answers regarding the tragedy.
Dr. Vincent Lyne has identified a potential clue to the long-lost MH370 using bathymetric data, revealing a singular yellow pixel that might represent the aircraft’s wreck. This anomaly, located at Latitude 33.02°S, Longitude 100.27°E in a crater at the eastern part of Broken Ridge in the Indian Ocean, stands out in the GEBCO terrain model. Despite the unusual nature of the pixel, some uncertainty in its location remains due to mixed sonar and satellite altimeter data.
Dr. Lyne, previously associated with the University of Tasmania, posits that the disappearance of MH370 may have been intentional, arguing that pilot Captain Zaharie Ahmad Shah may have strategically crashed the plane into the depths of Broken Ridge to hinder recovery efforts. He notes that the crater’s features do not align with typical natural seabed conditions, further suggesting possible foul play. While these propositions remain unverified, they add complexity to the enduring mystery.
In light of these developments, the Malaysian government is renewing efforts to locate MH370. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook announced a collaboration with Ocean Infinity, a US marine exploration company, under a performance-based agreement. Should they successfully find the wreckage, Ocean Infinity is set to receive a $70 million reward. The new search area spans roughly 15,000 square kilometers in the southern Indian Ocean.
The discovery of a potential anomaly at the bottom of the Indian Ocean has reignited interest in locating MH370, with Dr. Vincent Lyne’s findings prompting renewed search efforts. Although the speculation surrounding the plane’s disappearance continues, the Malaysian government’s commitment to finding answers provides a glimmer of hope to grieving families still seeking closure after nearly a decade.
Original Source: m.economictimes.com
