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Avoid earthquakes with lubrication.
- Source :
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New Scientist . 10/27/2007, Vol. 196 Issue 2627, p21-21. 1/6p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- The article discusses how the Yellowstone plume may have lubricated oceanic crust, preventing earthquakes on the Pacific coast of North America. University of California professor Richard Allen and his team suggest that the Yellowstone plume lubricated the Juan de Fuca oceanic plate millions of years ago. The plume shifted to feed the Yellowstone supervolcano in Wyoming.
- Subjects :
- *EARTHQUAKES
*VOLCANIC plumes
*SUPERVOLCANOES
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02624079
- Volume :
- 196
- Issue :
- 2627
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- New Scientist
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 27506926