Off the southern coast of Chile, three tectonic plates meet at a point known as the Chile Triple Junction. Two are oceanic plates, the Nazca and the Antarctic, which are separating in an active ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On Dec. 5, 2024, a magnitude 7.0 struck near the Mendocino Triple Junction, triggering a widespread tsunami warning. (USGS) By ...
The Mendocino Triple Junction off the coast of Northern California is the point where three tectonic plates meet. A new study reveals at least five moving pieces deep below the Earth's surface make up ...