Ars Technica
Ocean rift zone saw spreading happen in a sudden burst
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
A team of researchers documented a sudden spreading event at an ocean rift zone. The expansion occurred over a compressed timeframe rather than through gradual movement. The specific location, date, and measurements from the study were not detailed in the provided text.
Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/07/newly-installed-monitoring-system-watched-the-seafloor-spread/
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