tectonic plates

Subduction zone discovered beneath Gibraltar Strait: Concerns raised over future of Atlantic ocean

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Subduction zone discovered beneath Gibraltar Strait: Concerns raised over future of Atlantic ocean

NEW DELHI: A recent study from scientists in Portugal has raised concerns about the future of the Atlantic Ocean. They have identified a subduction zone, known as the ‘Ring of Fire‘, that could potentially swallow the Atlantic Ocean. Currently located beneath the Gibraltar Strait, between Spain and Morocco, this subduction zone is predicted to expand … Read more

Shocking! India’s landmass is shrinking every year by 2 mm, here’s why |

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Shocking! India’s landmass is shrinking every year by 2 mm, here’s why |

India is one of the largest and most populous countries in the world, with a total area of about 3.28 million square kilometers. However, this area is not constant, but rather decreasing at a rate of 2 mm per year. This means that India is losing about 6.56 square kilometers of its landmass every year, … Read more