"Scientists Warn of Potential 'Ring of Fire' Threat to Atlantic Ocean"

Scientists warn that the Atlantic Ocean could be swallowed by a subduction zone known as the 'Ring of Fire', currently located beneath the Gibraltar Strait, within the next 20 million years. This process, called subduction invasion, could lead to the shrinking and eventual closure of the ocean basin. The study, led by researchers in Portugal, suggests that the subduction zone below the Gibraltar Strait is currently active and could expand westwards into the Atlantic, forming a new Atlantic subduction system. This could have significant implications for seismic activity in the area, as subduction zones are known for powerful earthquakes.