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Health & Science2h 25m ago

Artificial intelligence has revealed hundreds of previously unknown intermediate-depth earthquakes beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, specifically near David Glacier.

East Antarctic Ice Sheet, Antarctica

Who
Long Ho, Richard Alley
What
Artificial intelligence has revealed hundreds of previously unknown intermediate-depth earthquakes beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, specifically near David Glacier.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 2h 25m ago
Where
East Antarctic Ice Sheet, Antarctica ·
Why
The earthquakes occur where the cold, rigid crust and upper mantle beneath East Antarctica meets warmer, softer rock beneath West Antarctica, creating an abrupt change in tectonic strength.
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How this affects you

This discovery indicates Antarctica is more seismically active and dynamic than previously thought, highlighting that new technologies like AI can uncover hidden geological phenomena in surprising locations, potentially altering our understanding of global plate tectonics.

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