Arctic

M5.6 earthquake in the remote Norwegian Sea

Here, the Eurasian and North American Plates are pulling apart at ~15 mm/yr.

Dec 14, 2023 •

Judith A Hubbard

M5.2 earthquake in remote Siberia highlights wide continental rift

Did you know far eastern Russia is on the North American Plate?

Jul 14, 2023 •

Judith A Hubbard

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