eli5: when a submarine exceeds its crush depth, and it’s crew is killed, what actually happens to them? Do they die instantly or are they squished flat? What happens ?
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in marine environments possible the greatest danger to humans is pressure differentials. there are astonishingly terrifying examples of divers being sucked up a 1/2” air supply tube. in the case of a sub at that depth they face an external pressure of 3700 atmospheres. any break or leak would have instant and catastrophic results
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