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science1 year ago

"Pacific Plate's Core Tear Redefines Geophysical Theories"

Geologists have discovered evidence of large undersea faults in the center of the Pacific Ocean plate, challenging the current understanding of tectonic plates. The findings suggest that the oceanic plates are not as rigid as previously thought, with extensive fault damage indicating potential tearing at the plate's core. This discovery could redefine our understanding of how the Earth's geological structure works, potentially linking the fault damage to seismic activity and volcanism. Further research is needed to confirm this theory, but the study highlights the ongoing mysteries of our evolving planet.

science1 year ago

"Discovery: Large Undersea Faults Pulling Apart Pacific Plate"

Geoscientists from the University of Toronto have discovered large undersea faults on the Pacific plate, challenging the traditional model of rigid ocean floor plates. These faults, some thousands of meters deep and hundreds of kilometers long, are pulling the plate apart due to enormous forces within it. The research sheds new light on plate tectonics and suggests that the Pacific plate is not as pristine as previously thought, with weaker sub-oceanic plateaus being more prone to tearing. This discovery could be linked to seismic activity and volcanism, overturning previous understanding of the Earth's dynamics.