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The source of unrest among tectonic plates
Environment

The source of unrest among tectonic plates

Earth began the process of regenerating surface crust about 3 billion years ago, launching terrible clashes between tectonic plates like today. A new shell is continuall…

December 16, 2018
How do tsunamis in Japan form?
Environment

How do tsunamis in Japan form?

Earthquakes and tsunamis in Japan on March 11 appeared after the Pacific Plate shattered North America's tectonic plates.

December 16, 2018