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The Indian Ocean has a spot with lower gravitational pull. Researchers think they know why.

Saleen Martin, USA TODAYComments Off on The Indian Ocean has a spot with lower gravitational pull. Researchers think they know why.

Once sinking slabs from a prehistoric ocean moved years ago and reached the Earth's mantle, plumes formed, creating the low spot, researchers say.

      
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