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Discovery of an oceanic core complex: a revolution for Earth sciences

A sonar image reveals an underwater oceanic core complex, confirming a key mechanism in Earth's crust formation.

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This discovery upends theories about oceanic ridges and their role in plate tectonics.

Geologists are now reassessing the processes of oceanic plate divergence.

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Why it matters

Cette découverte remet en cause les modèles établis de formation de la croûte océanique et ouvre de nouvelles perspectives pour comprendre la dynamique des fonds marins et la tectonique des plaques.

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