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SEATTLE (AP) - The University of Washington has received $2.2 million to plan an ambitious underwater research facility to study the ocean floor off the coast of Washington and Oregon.
Scientists say it will be the world's first ocean observatory to span a tectonic plate, a huge section of the earth's crust.
The National Science Foundation on Wednesday directed the money to the university, which is in line to receive another $130 million if all needed permits and approvals are obtained.
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