Tag: Subduction zones
How Earth’s Crust Forms Mountains Through Mantle Dripping
Earth's crust is not as solid and immovable as we might think. In fact, it can actually "drip" into the middle layer beneath growing mountain ranges. This unusual process, known as lithospheric dripping, has...
Understanding Geological Faults: Beauty and Science of a Key Geological Process
Geological faults are fractures in the Earth's crust where blocks of rock have moved relative to each other due to tectonic forces. These faults can be small as a coin or kilometers long, isolated...
Unlocking the Secrets of Earth’s Mantle: Record-breaking Underwater Drilling Expedition
Researchers have successfully drilled the deepest-ever sample of rocks from Earth's mantle, reaching a depth of 0.7 miles (1.2 kilometers) in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This location is known for its abundance of hydrothermal vents,...