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Research may explain mysterious deep earthquakes in subduction zones

February 4, 2016

Researchers find link between amount of silica in subduction zones and frequency of ‘slow’ earthquakes

Subduction zone earthquakes off Oregon, Washington more frequent than previous estimates

Effects of melting pressure, source oxidation, hydration, and enrichment on magmatic fO2 and H2O. Credit: Science Advances (2026). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aec1040. https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aec1040

Earth’s first continents may trace back to subduction 3.5 billion years ago

subducted oceanic crust inferred from this study.

Fate of the subducted oceanic crust revealed by laboratory experiments

subducted oceanic crust inferred from this study.

Fate of the subducted oceanic crust revealed by laboratory experiments

February 10, 2019

Subduction zone earthquakes off Oregon, Washington more frequent than previous estimates

August 7, 2016

Researchers find link between amount of silica in subduction zones and...

June 19, 2014

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