Himalayan sub-Moho earthquakes suggest crustal faults trigger eclogitized-drip tectonics

Nature·Feb 14

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Earthquakes occurring below the Moho in the Himalayan region may be triggered by crustal faults, potentially related to the process of eclogitization. Research suggests a connection between these earthquakes and the composition and structure of the lower crust, including the presence of eclogitic crust. The relationship between crustal composition, faulting, and seismic activity is being explored in various mountain ranges, including the Himalaya and Scandinavian mountains.

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