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

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What happened

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.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:16:41 UTC.

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  1. Balkan temperatures swing as heavy rain heads for Greece

  2. $900,000 expedition heads to Nikumaroro to test Amelia Earhart theory

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