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Ancient Farallon Plate 'Dripping' Beneath Midwest, Study Reveals

4/7/2025

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An intriguing study in Nature Geoscience uncovers that the ancient Farallon Plate is "dripping" beneath the Midwest, thinning the stable craton as rock descends into the mantle. Utilizing cutting-edge seismic imaging, researchers have revealed these hidden geological shifts, assuring that there will be no immediate effects on the surface.

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An intriguing study in Nature Geoscience uncovers that the ancient Farallon Plate is "dripping" beneath the Midwest, thinning the stable craton as rock descends into the mantle. Utilizing cutting-edge seismic imaging, researchers have revealed these hidden geological shifts, assuring that there will be no immediate effects on the surface.