Earth is tearing apart beneath the Pacific Northwest
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260924231343.htm
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Scientists have captured a subduction zone off Vancouver Island in the process of tearing itself apart, revealing that these massive tectonic systems may die piece by piece rather than all at once. The discovery could help explain ancient plate fragments, volcanic activity, and how hidden breaks beneath Cascadia may influence future earthquakes.
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