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Geologists Discover New Layer in Earth’s Mantle
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| 9/24/2015
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Posted on 09/25/2015 2:28:37 PM PDT by JimSEA
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There was some discussion following the recent big earthquake in Chili about how there could be earthquakes below the crust in the upper mantle and even below the lithosphere. This study is of changes or increases in viscosity in different areas of the mantle and in some spots very near the core. This study looks at a region below the subduction zones at and near the diving Pacific Plate. High viscosity regions are so resistant to flow that they can fracture under great pressure giving very deep earthquakes. This may be effected by deep areas of viscous mineral below the subducting Pacific plate and at the outer core.
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:28:37 PM PDT
by
JimSEA
To: JimSEA
This is impossible. We know everything about the planet and without any doubt whatsoever can conclude things like global warming is real. /sarcasm
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:31:32 PM PDT
by
Made In The USA
(Yes Ma'am, I said I'd like three sides of bacon with my eggs. and bacon.)
To: JimSEA
This article is wrong. The science was settled, there was consensus...
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:31:41 PM PDT
by
EEGator
To: JimSEA
“The Earth has many layers, like an onion.”
Just like Ogres.
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:32:00 PM PDT
by
Roger Kaputnik
(Just because I'm paranoid doesn't prove that they aren't out to get me.)
To: JimSEA
Its the first sign of a the coming Silurian invasion.
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:33:31 PM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.)
To: JimSEA
Seriously, we need to visit the core. Send a probe at least... since I was a kid I’ve been fascinated with that thought.
To: JimSEA
Chocolate nougat or caramel?
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:35:57 PM PDT
by
Kirkwood
(Zombie Hunter)
To: cripplecreek
They are already here...
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:37:10 PM PDT
by
EEGator
To: Kirkwood
Non-Newtonian fluid? Like Silly Putty? That would explain everything!
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:41:55 PM PDT
by
Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
(Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
To: EEGator
To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
Silly putty LOL.
But if the earth has layers like a candy bar, it explains all of the nuts on the outside.
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:48:28 PM PDT
by
Kirkwood
(Zombie Hunter)
To: cripplecreek
Maybe Stahlman’s gas for cheap abundant energy will be found after all.
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:49:52 PM PDT
by
wally_bert
(There are no winners in a game of losers. I'm Tommy Joyce, welcome to the Oriental Lounge.)
To: JimSEA
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:50:42 PM PDT
by
A CA Guy
( God Bless America, God Bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
To: JimSEA
CAN YOU SAY tectonic plates....
and
its Bush’s fault
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:51:52 PM PDT
by
zzwhale
To: Kirkwood
Lol!
I remeber reading a book by John Brunner, in which the police had something called “Caratands.” They were soft until you hit someone, and they turned rock hard. Silly putty in special gloves could do this! Normal hand movements , no problem. But smack someone and it’s like hitting them with a brick! Maybe I need to make a pair for my next trip to Cleveland?
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09/25/2015 2:54:06 PM PDT
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Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
(Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
To: Kirkwood
Karatand;
“
...a Karatand... It was in effect a palmless glove made of impact-sensitive plastic about a quarter-inch thick. Pressed, pinched, drawn on or off the hand, it remained flexible and nearly as soft as good leather. Struck against a resistant surface, its behavior changed magically, and while the interior stayed soft to act as a cushion against bruising, its outer layers became as rigid as metal.
He thrust his fingers into it and spun around, slamming his fist at the wall. There was a solid thud, and the muscles of his upper arm and shoulder complained, but the Karatand reacted as designed. It was several seconds before he could straighten his fingers against the resistance of the relaxing plastic.”
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posted on
09/25/2015 2:57:14 PM PDT
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Dr. Bogus Pachysandra
(Don't touch that thing Don't let anybody touch that thing!I'm a Doctor and I won't touch that thing!)
To: EEGator
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posted on
09/25/2015 3:00:33 PM PDT
by
smokingfrog
( sleep with one eye open (<o> ---)
To: A CA Guy
“This viscosity increase is likely to cause subducting slabs to get stuck at about 930 miles underground, Dr Miyagi said.”
Is that what finally happened to poor John? His slab got stuck?
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posted on
09/25/2015 3:02:13 PM PDT
by
JimSEA
To: EEGator
Reptilian ValJar is an Islamic Jinn from deep beneath the earth’s crust.
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posted on
09/25/2015 3:02:49 PM PDT
by
MarchonDC09122009
(When is our next march on DC? When have we had enough?)
To: JimSEA
They’re calling it below the lower mantle. Even viscous rock that far down is not compressible. Any force would redirect upward. Definitely something going on down there.
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