AI identifies thousands of micro-earthquakes near Alaska, revealing tectonic plate boundary

AI detected nearly 1750 previously unknown micro-earthquakes near Alaska, revealing the boundary of the Yakutat microplate. This discovery allows scientists to more accurately map the Yakutat microplate's subduction beneath the North American plate, a complex tectonic zone influencing seismic activity. The findings align with previous research and may explain past seismic events, with further analysis planned to refine understanding of this highly compressed tectonic area.