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Green ImpactContinental splits spark new volcanic activity for tens of millions of years

A new study shows that when continents split, fragments of their deep roots drift into the oceanic mantle and spark volcanic activity for tens of millions of years.

Joseph Shavit
Green ImpactAncient tectonic shifts cooled Earth and paved the way for complex lifeJoseph Shavit
DiscoveriesScientists discover how extreme heat forged the world’s continentsJoseph Shavit
Green ImpactNew study redraws the world map: Earth only has six continents
DiscoveriesZealandia: Scientists discovered Earth’s missing 8th continent
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