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Scientists detect molten rock layer hidden under Earth's tectonic plates

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Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered a previously unknown layer of partly molten rock in a key region just below the tectonic plates. Scientists previously thought that molten rocks might be a factor. But this study shows that melt, in fact, does not appear to notably influence the flow of mantle rocks. The research was published today (February 6, 2023) in the journal Nature Geoscience.

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Phys.org

Scientists detect molten rock layer hidden under Earth's tectonic plates

Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth's crust that might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates move.

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Sci Tech Daily

Groundbreaking Discovery of Hidden Molten Rock Layer Under Earth’s Tectonic Plates

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Scientists detect molten rock layer hidden under earth’s tectonic plates

Scientists have discovered a new layer of partly molten rock under the Earth's crust that might help settle a long-standing debate about how tectonic plates move.

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