Science Daily·3 min read·hard
Earth’s biggest volcanic event transformed an entire oceanic plate
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Scientists have discovered that the formation of the Ontong Java Plateau 110-120 million years ago fundamentally altered the chemistry and structure of the underlying oceanic plate. Using seismic wave analysis, researchers identified complex networks of vertical magma pathways that transformed the plate's interior.
Scientists have discovered that one of the most extreme volcanic events in Earth's history did more than build a massive underwater plateau. It also altered the structure and chemistry of the oceanic plate beneath it.
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