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Discussions on WindowsForum.com tagged with plate tectonics cover geological phenomena such as the formation of new oceans, lost continents beneath Japan, and the world before plate tectonics. Users also discuss earthquake impacts, including Japan's 2011 quake that shifted the planet's axis, caused by the Pacific plate subducting under the North American plate. Additionally, members seek news feeds tailored to topics like volcanoes and plate tectonics. These threads explore Earth's dynamic crust and its effects on geography and seismic activity.
  1. whoosh

    VIDEO A New Ocean Is Forming Under Your Feet Right Now

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    • earth science geology ocean formation plate tectonics
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. A

    Specifically tailored news feeds?

    Hi, Are there any news channels you know of or apps that can be set to alert you for a specific* topic appearing in the article with certain key words or phrases? So for example I am really into volcanos, I would like to get an alert whenever there is a new article containing the words...
  3. whoosh

    VIDEO Is There a Lost Continent Beneath Japan?

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    • ancient mysteries japan geology lost continent plate tectonics
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. whoosh

    VIDEO The World Before Plate Tectonics

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    • continental drift early earth geology plate tectonics
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  5. cybercore

    ✏ Japan’s earthquake shifted balance of the planet

    Last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan has actually moved the island closer to the United States and shifted the planet's axis. The quake caused a rift 15 miles below the sea floor that stretched 186 miles long and 93 miles wide, according to the AP. The areas closest to the...
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    • axis shift coastline earthquake evacuation fisheries geophysics global impact japan natural disaster north america pacific plate planetary shift plate tectonics recording earthquakes research seismology sensors shortened day tsunami
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler