The Zagros Mountains region in northern Iraq is experiencing a gradual sinking caused by tectonic movements beneath the surface. A research team has identified a sinking oceanic slab related to the Neotethys oceanic tectonic processes, which are extremely slow and took millions of years to develop. This gradual subsidence influences the region's geological stability, indicating a potential link to future earthquake activity. Led by geologist Renas Koshnaw from MIT, the study emphasizes the intricate mechanics of plate tectonics and expands our understanding of geological transformations in the area.
The geological processes in question 'are extremely slow, beyond the human time scale,' said Renas Koshnaw, highlighting the gradual nature of tectonic changes in the Zagros Mountains region.
As the Neotethys oceanic slab sinks into the Earth's mantle, it pulls down the northern region of Iraq, a process that unfolds over millions of years.
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