A magnitude-8.8 earthquake produced large waves in parts of California. Experts say that such an earthquake could have ...

The paper " New maps of global geological provinces and tectonic plates" is published in the journal Earth-Science Reviews (2022). Materials provided by the University of Adelaide.

Livescience.com: A tectonic plate that disappeared under North America millions of years ago is still visible in central California and Mexico, new research finds. Share this article! Livescience.com: ...

For 750 miles, the San Andreas fault cuts a scar up and down the length of California. There, two colossal tectonic plates—the North American and the Pacific plates—crush against each other.

Ancient rocks improve understanding of tectonic activity between earthquakes Date: February 8, 2024 Source: Penn State Summary: Rocks once buried deep in ancient subduction zones -- where tectonic ...