For which reason the sea in those parts is impassable and impenetrable, because there is a shoal of mud in the way; and this was caused by the subsidence of the island… Zeus, the god of gods, who rules according to law, and is able to see into such things, perceiving that an honourable race was in a woeful plight, and wanting to inflict punishment on them, that they might be chastened and improve, collected all the gods into their most holy habitation… and addressed them as follows…"
For which reason the sea in those parts is impassable and impenetrable, because there is a shoal of mud in the way; and this was caused by the subsidence of the island."
The key detail is the resulting "shoal of mud," which indicates shallow, impassable remnants rather than a complete descent to the deep seabed.
A shoal is a shallow underwater ridge, bank, or bar formed by accumulated sediment, such as sand, gravel, or mud, that rises from the bed of a body of water and poses a navigation hazard.
A shoal of mud specifically consists of mud deposits, creating an impassable or impenetrable area due to its soft, sticky nature.
A shoal is a shallow area in an ocean, often formed by sand, gravel, or other sediments, which can pose navigation hazards or support marine life.
Notable shoals existing today, with their locations and brief descriptions.
Nantucket Shoals: In the North Atlantic Ocean, extending 37 km eastward from Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, USA.
Rowley Shoals: In the Indian Ocean, 260 km off Broome, Western Australia.
These atoll-like coral shoals feature pristine reefs, giant clams, and diverse fish species in waters up to 50 meters deep.
A low-lying shoal with artificial expansions, it lies in disputed waters and supports coral ecosystems amid territorial claims.
This elevated shoal reaches depths of 20-100 meters and is vital for commercial fishing.
Sabine Bank Shoal: In the Gulf of Mexico, off the Texas-Louisiana coast, USA.
An isolated inner shelf shoal providing habitat for fish and supporting offshore fisheries.
For which reason the sea in those parts is impassable and impenetrable, because there is a shoal of mud in the way; and this was caused by the subsidence of the island." This explains halted navigation, unlike continued access to Europe and northwest Africa.
Development of Pine Island Beach trend, a linear sand shoal developed when sea level slowed 10-15 ft.
For which reason the sea in those parts is impassable and impenetrable, because there is a shoal of mud in the way; and this was caused by the subsidence of the island."
"[A]nd one grievous day and night befell them, when the whole body of your warriors was swallowed up by the earth, and the island of Atlantis in like manner was swallowed up by the sea and vanished; wherefore also the ocean at that spot has now become impassable and unsearchable, being blocked up by the shoal mud which the island created as it settled down."
The key detail is the resulting "shoal of mud," which indicates shallow, impassable remnants rather than a complete descent to the deep seabed.
You hast cast your* net in shoal water; your** own feet should be tangled in the meshes thereof.
Atlantis’ Fall: Violent earthquakes and floods sank Atlantis and Athens’ warriors into the earth in a single day and night, leaving an impassable muddy shoal in the Atlantic.
For which reason the sea in those parts is impassable and impenetrable, because there is a shoal of mud in the way; and this was caused by the subsidence of the island."