Potential New Earthquake Hotspot and Tectonic Insights Beneath the Atlantic and Portugal
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A new study suggests a tectonic fault may be forming beneath the Atlantic Ocean due to mantle delamination, potentially creating a new subduction zone and increasing the risk of powerful earthquakes and tsunamis in the region, highlighting the need for preparedness.
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