"Uncovering Tectonic Activity: Insights from Ancient Rocks"

Researchers from Penn State and Brown University have studied ancient rocks from subduction zones to develop a new model for predicting pressure solution activity in these zones between major earthquakes. The study provides insights into how rocks deform under pressure, influencing tectonic plate movement. The findings could improve earthquake predictions and have been applied to the Cascadia Subduction Zone, suggesting potential for a major earthquake in the region.