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continental mantle earthquakes

Coverage of continental mantle earthquakes in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 3 · 05:32 UTCMost recent: Jun 3 · 05:32 UTC
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  • SCIENCEJun 3 · 05:32 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Scientists confirm a deep earthquake that shouldn't exist

    Scientists confirmed a 1979 Utah earthquake occurred nearly 90 kilometers underground, deeper than previously thought possible for continental earthquakes. Researchers identified a rare class of 'continental mantle earthquakes' in Earth's upper mantle, where rock is expected to flow rather than break.

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