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Talk: New Results in Plate Tectonic

Sun, Oct 23 · 2 PM

Goleta Valley LibraryGoleta

Talk: New Results in Plate Tectonic

Topic: NEW RESULTS IN PLATE TECTONIC RESEARCH

Speaker: Prof. Matthew Rioux, Dept. of Earth Science, UCSB

Description:

Plate tectonics is the unifying theory of modern geology, yet many aspects are not fully understood. Dr. Rioux will review the current understanding of plate tectonics and discuss his current work in Oman, studying the formation of oceanic crust and new subduction zones. A fascinating hour!