A Seismically Active Shear Zone in the Uppermost Mantle Beneath the Canadian Rockies

Geophysical Research Letters 2026 Open access

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Authors: Sean J. Hutchings, Keith D. Koper, Guanning Pang
DOI: 10.1029/2025gl117818
Cited by: 1
References: 57

Abstract

Abstract Continental mantle earthquakes are uncommon but hold important clues for understanding lithospheric rheology. Few of these earthquakes (

Fields of Study & Subjects

earthquake and tectonic studies High-pressure geophysics and materials Geological and Geochemical Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Geophysical Research Letters
Publisher
American Geophysical Union (AGU)
Volume
53
Issue
1
Publication date
7 January 2026
Language
EN