The flood roared over it at around 160 miles an hour, forming a waterfall over 1.5km high. And to the east, the deeper desert bowl of the desiccated Mediterranean started filling with water - rising up to 10 metres a day. *Not* a typo. 13/

The name for this astounding event is the ZANCLEAN MEGAFLOOD: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zanclea... I've put it in All Caps because, what a hilariously epic name. I burst out laughing when I read it. Anyone searching for a name for their new rock band? 14/

So now I'll leave you to do your own reading - although, if you want my own excitable take on stuff like this, please take a look at my science newsletter: everythingisamazing.substack.com/about And also? Let me say this very loudly: AS YOU CAN SEE, GEOLOGY IS NOT BORING. Thanks for reading. :)