Why The United States Is SO MUCH LARGER Today Than It Was In 2023

The video discusses the United States' recent claim of 400,000 square miles of underwater land under the United Nations' Extended Continental Shelf policy. It explains the concepts of territorial waters, Exclusive Economic Zones, and the extended continental shelf. The US has expanded its territory in six areas, including the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. The video highlights the potential for resource exploitation, such as deep-sea mining, and the legal framework supporting these claims. The US aims to secure valuable resources like minerals, which are crucial for modern technology.

How does the process of claiming an extended continental shelf work according to the United Nations?

Why is Norway significant in the context of deep sea underwater mining?

What potential benefits could the United States gain from expanding its territory underwater?