Tag: continent
50 million years ago, the Pacific plate suddenly changed direction. Why ?
In the Pacific, the route of the Hawaii-Emperor volcanic chain has long been used as an indisputable witness to the movement of tectonic plates. However, it shows that a major…
When the waltz of the supercontinents impacts the structure of the deep mantle
How do the tectonic processes governing the Earth’s surface impact the dynamics of the deep mantle? A new study illustrates the importance of subduction zones during major tectonic cycles. You…
How a continent opened up influences the location of future subduction zones
A new study provides a better understanding of where and how subduction zones are initiated, a major stage in the Wilson cycle. It appears that the tectonic and magmatic heritage…
Total solar eclipse visible from the southern Atlantic Ocean and over the Antarctic continent
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“Siguifin”: a show signed by four choreographers from the African continent
In Marrakech, the African Dance Biennial continues its course this week. Among the flagship pieces on the program, Siguifin – which means ” magic monster »In Bambara – brings together…