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What was the first acoustic measurement of sea depth made in 1914?

An echo-based depth measurement.

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Why: The first acoustic measurement of sea depth was made in 1914.

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Answer: An echo-based depth measurement. The first acoustic measurement of sea depth was made in 1914.

  1. Oceanography en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oceanography
    The first acoustic measurement of sea depth was made in 1914.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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