underwater

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The cave, an underwater system which extends for hundreds of meters through multiple chambers and internal passages, begins with a first large, bright cavern with a sandy bottom.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Triggered by earthquakes, underwater landslides or volcanic eruptions, they spread rapidly over long distances before releasing their energy near the coast in the form of sudden submersion and extremely powerful currents.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

It is believed that the four bodies of the Italian group were located in the same underwater cave where the military found the first body on the day of the accident.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The $12.3 billion fund—a business-development company called FS KKR Capital FSK -1.00%decrease; red down pointing triangle —has been under pressure since last year, when it disclosed its largest investment was underwater.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Chica would be safer on the sandy sea bottom off Turtle Beach, but sea lions can’t stay underwater forever.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr