Discovery HD series “Mystery Investigator”
sent Olly Steeds to Greece, to investigate the destruction of
Atlantis. According to the
philosopher Plato, Atlantis was an advanced civilization that sank
beneath the waves. It was said to be out beyond the western headland
where an immortal giant holds up the heavens by means of a pillar on
his back. Plato maintained that Atlantis was a real place, not a
myth. He in turn had heard of it from certain wise men of Egypt.
During his investigations Olly was diving in the Mediterranean when
he came across what looked liked a roof tile and an unusual stair
case structure. Was this the location of the Atlantis? Due to
restrictions enforced by the Greek officials, Olly was forced to
abandon his dive and return to the boat. However, he had managed to
secure some vital footage of his dive which, he took be analysed by
a leading Geologist.
The
Geologists lab was packed with GDS testing equipment, including
several pressure / volume controllers, a variety of Triaxial Cells
and one of our
Electromechanical Dynamic Triaxial Testing System (DYNTTS). The
Geologist analysed Olly's film and came out with some interesting
explanations. To watch Olly’s chat with the Geologist and to see GDS
products in-situ
click here.
