Understanding the Slow-Motion Split of the Explorer Plate
The Explorer Plate, off Vancouver Island, is gradually tearing apart, providing a rare glimpse into the long-term breakdown of a subduction zone. This geologic…
Earth's Crust Splitting: New Discovery in the Cascadia Subduction Zone
Off the coast of Vancouver Island, a significant geological discovery has revealed that the Earth's crust is fracturing at the Cascadia Subduction Zone, where…