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“Seismic full-waveform tomography of active cratonic thinning beneath North America consistent with slab-induced dripping,” by Junlin Hua et al., Nature Geoscience, Vol. 18.
Yes, you read that right—North America is sinking. This surprising shift involves what geologists call the craton, a billion-year-old bedrock core that serves as the foundation of our continent.
North America Is Dripping From Below, Geoscientists Discover Published Apr 07, 2025 at 11:32 AM EDT Updated Apr 07, 2025 at 6:37 PM EDT By Ian Randall ...
The world would need to plant a forest the size of North America in order to offset planet-warming emissions from the 200 largest oil and gas companies, new research has found.
Less famous but just as unforgettable, these state parks showcase iconic landscapes without the long lines at America’s ...
Over decades, geologists had built up a history of eastern North America by mapping rocks on Earth’s surface. But they got a much better look, and many fresh insights, starting around 2010.
Columbus Zoo's North America Trek: The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium prepare for opening of North America Trek “After thoughtful consideration, we have made the proactive decision to postpone the ...
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