Scientists find thousands of earthquakes in a perfectly straight line in Alaska, revealing a hidden 'microplate'

Scientists analyzing earthquake patterns in Alaska have made an unexpected discovery. According to Live Science, thousands of tiny earthquakes align in a perfectly straight line — an unusual geometric pattern that revealed something hidden: the Yakutat microplate, a previously unknown fragment of Earth's crust. This microplate appears to focus volcanic and seismic activity across the region. The find demonstrates how careful observation can unveil Earth's hidden architecture.

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