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Breakthrough Discovery Reveals Earth's Deep Quake Secrets

1/29/2025

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Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about earthquakes occurring 420 miles beneath the Earth's surface, revealing that the mineral olivine transforms under immense pressure. This research challenges previous beliefs about deeper quakes and uncovers a narrow active zone of just 7.5 miles, shedding light on the unique heating conditions and deep mantle dynamics at play.

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Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery about earthquakes occurring 420 miles beneath the Earth's surface, revealing that the mineral olivine transforms under immense pressure. This research challenges previous beliefs about deeper quakes and uncovers a narrow active zone of just 7.5 miles, shedding light on the unique heating conditions and deep mantle dynamics at play.