Titan sub might have imploded from 'micro-buckling,' new study suggests

A new study suggests the Titan submersible, which imploded on June 18, 2023, killing all five aboard, might have succumbed to "micro-buckling." Researchers from the University of Houston theorize that small imperfections in the vessel's structure, exacerbated by repeated deep-sea dives, could have led to its collapse under oceanic pressure. While the study did not directly link micro-buckling to the Titan's failure, it highlights potential vulnerabilities in vessels with similar designs and materials.