Earth’s Crust is ‘Dripping’ Beneath Turkey’s Konya Basin, Revealing Unique Geological Phenomenon

Scientists have recently uncovered a rare geological event occurring beneath the Central Anatolian Plateau in Türkiye. This phenomenon, known as "crustal dripping," has been shaping the Konya Basin, sparking intrigue…

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Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study

In a study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, researchers have quantified the significant loss of continental crust to the mantle during the formation of major mountain ranges, including…

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