Just In: Disaster of Titan Submersible Exposes How It Exploded
For those Netizens who have been fascinated with the detailed accounts of underwater adventures that were captivated this year with the sinking of the Titan submersible, it is fresh in your memory.
What exactly caused it to sink during a test flight to the Titanic wreckage site has only been partially answered, but part of the explanation is now able to draw upon the wreckage as evidence of how the tragedy occurred.
What was the Titan Submersible?
The Titan was an innovative underwater vehicle for deep diving, which was specially built for this purpose. It was constructed with both carbon fiber and titanium; the sumptuous vehicle was designed to endure pressures heavier than those present at depths of 12,000 ft.
Operated by OceanGate Expeditions, it took explorers to the Titanic wreck, but its final descent ended in disaster when the vessel collapsed with human and explorable components, killing all five passengers on board and bringing untold pain to their families.
What the Wreckage Reveals
The investigation of the recoveries reveals that the submersible’s shell could not withstand the pressure of the bottom of the ocean.
They have noticed abrupt changes with specific features corresponding to a highly probable transformation into a cavitation sink rather than slow failure. While the construction might have been ultra-lightweight and strong, carbon fiber may have developed fatigue from the deep sea dives, which resulted in micro-cracks that led to the hull coming apart.
Netizens Respond to the Findings
Once the news of the investigation went viral, many people expressed how excited they were at finally being able to uncover the main reason behind the wreckage.
With this knowledge, many believe that it is indeed a positive step in the right direction in the area of technology as they believe that with this discovery, further occurrences can be avoided.
Despite what appears to be a good development, Netizens who were affected by the incident have expressed their grievances about the loss of their loved one.
