Unveiling the Birth of the US East Coast: Insights from Pangea's Breakup

A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth explores the formation of the East Coast of the United States during the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea. The study analyzes the structure of rocks and the presence of magma-derived rocks along the East Coast, shedding light on how the continent was pulled apart during Pangea's fragmentation. The research provides insights into the formation of passive margins, which are stable regions with minimal faulting or magmatism, and their vulnerability to geohazards such as earthquakes and erosion.