Matt WillemsenCraton Deception: Geologists Challenge Conventional View of Earth’s Continental History and Stability
Contrary to previous theories, the study found that the mantle keels, once thought to be buoyant and stable, are dense and subject to significant change over time, altering our understanding of continental evolution and the operation of plate tectonics.
https://scitechdaily.com/craton-deception-geologists-challenge-conventional-view-of-earths-continental-history-and-stability/ #geology #craton #tectonics #geophysics
Contrary to previous theories, the study found that the mantle keels, once thought to be buoyant and stable, are dense and subject to significant change over time, altering our understanding of continental evolution and the operation of plate tectonics.
https://scitechdaily.com/craton-deception-geologists-challenge-conventional-view-of-earths-continental-history-and-stability/ #geology #craton #tectonics #geophysics
Craton Deception: Geologists Challenge Conventional View of Earth’s Continental History and Stability
A new study challenges longstanding beliefs about Earth's stable cratons, revealing that they have undergone repetitive deformation beneath their crust since formation. Contrary to previous theories, the study found that the mantle keels, once thought to be buoyant and stable, are dense and subject