Supercomputer models reveal how oceanic slabs sink and deform deep within Earth's mantle

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Supercomputer models reveal how oceanic slabs sink and deform deep within Earth's mantle. The research explains how the overriding plate type and mantle viscosity determine whether slabs flatten at 660 km or penetrate deeper, influencing geological activity. Findings align with seismic data from South America and Asia, linking surface plate characteristics to deep Earth processes.


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