
GeologyJune 13, 2025
Tectonic Plates Can ‘Infect’ One Another with Earth-Shaking Subduction Zones
Evidence from Earth’s deep past suggests dramatic subduction zones can spread like a contagion
Evan Howell is a Colorado-based freelance science journalist focused on Earth science. He can be found at evanhowellwriter.com
Tectonic Plates Can ‘Infect’ One Another with Earth-Shaking Subduction Zones
Evidence from Earth’s deep past suggests dramatic subduction zones can spread like a contagion
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