Earth’s Largest Volcanic Event Reshaped an Oceanic Plate
A research team led by Lecturer Azusa Shito of Okayama University of Science has discovered that the Ontong Java Plateau (OJP)—Earth’s largest oceanic plateau—fundamentally altered the oceanic plate beneath it during its formation 110–120 million years ago. By analyzing seismic wave data, researchers identified a complex interior of horizontal layers and vertical magma pathways that … Read more