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$900,000 expedition heads to Nikumaroro to test Amelia Earhart theory

A group of adept marine archaeologists is gearing up for an intriguing exploration in the lagoon at Nikumaroro Island. This five-day expedition aims to uncover whether a mysterious object discovered there is linked to Amelia Earhart's vanished aircraft. With an array of modern equipment at their disposal, they hope to shed light on decades of speculation surrounding her disappearance and the…

$900,000 expedition heads to Nikumaroro to test Amelia Earhart theory

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Amelia Earhart Team Share Updates As They Hunt Satellite Mystery

Footage shows an expedition boat advancing in the South Pacific toward a coral atoll where the wreckage of Earhart's plane may be.

  • Purdue-led expedition searching for Amelia Earhart's lost aircraft at Nikumaroro.
  • Taraia Object in Apple Maps image possibly depicts remains of Earhart's Lockheed 10E Electra.
  • Expedition begins October 7 and expected to return by October 22.

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