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Seismic imaging reveals double slab tearing at a subduction–collision transition

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A 2026 international team used seismic imaging to identify two slab tears beneath the Zagros-Makran transition zone in southeastern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. These tears likely formed via distinct geodynamic mechanisms and may have influenced regional tectonic deformation and magmatic activity.

Key points

• Seismic imaging identified two slab tears beneath the Zagros-Makran transition zone in southeastern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz.
• The findings suggest the tears formed through distinct geodynamic mechanisms and may have influenced regional tectonic deformation and magmatic activity.

Context

This study represents a significant advancement in understanding subduction dynamics in the Zagros region, providing new insights into the mechanisms driving seismicity and magmatism in the area.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to seismic imaging data from a single snapshot in 2026, with no additional background context or further research details provided.

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