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Researchers have used deep-learning tools to re-examine old seismic data from Antarctica, revealing hundreds of previously undiscovered intermediate-depth earthquakes (IDEs) far from plate boundaries.
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northern Victoria Land, David Glacier, East Antarctica
Who
scientists, researchers
What
Researchers have used deep-learning tools to re-examine old seismic data from Antarctica, revealing hundreds of previously undiscovered intermediate-depth earthquakes (IDEs) far from plate boundaries.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:40:01 GMT · 3h 54m ago
Where
northern Victoria Land, David Glacier, East Antarctica ·
Why
The events occurred near the boundary between the thick, cold East Antarctic lithosphere and the thinner, warmer West Antarctic lithosphere, with stresses concentrating where mantle flow meets sharp changes in plate thickness and strength, causing a flexural bending of the East Antarctic lithosphere, and the load of the ice sheet above adds additional stress.
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This discovery challenges existing theories about the causes of intraplate intermediate-depth earthquakes and suggests that similar events may be widespread globally but undetected due to traditional analytical methods. The new deep-learning technique offers a promising approach for identifying these previously hidden geological activities worldwide, potentially enhancing our understanding of Earth's seismic processes.
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