Drift of continents raises new view of Hawaiian islands
A geological explanation explains the Hawaiian Islands rising above a deep sea plume as the Pacific plate creeps northwest. The process, called continental drift, links surface landforms to underneath hot spots and mantle activity.
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North Vietnam clashes with Hong Kong and China in shark fin dispute
North Vietnamese gunboats chased Hong Kong China dual registered fishing junks in Tonkin Gulf. Fines of up to 1400 dollars were imposed on seized boats, with shark and shark fin commerce cited. Several junks were towed to Vietnamese ports. one broke away and returned to Hong Kong. Authorities report tension between Hanoi and Beijing over the fishing incidents.
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Oceanic Plates Move Faster Than Continental Counterparts
A Caltech study by Bernard Minster shows oceanic tectonic plates averaging 10 cm per year while continental plates lag at 2 cm annually. He notes hot spots anchor references and discusses implications for crust motion and the Los Angeles Basin near the San Andreas Fault.
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