The Subduction Moon Analysis

“The Subduction Zone Observatory Takes Shape” The article “The Subduction Zone Observatory Takes Shape” published in Science magazine was written by Julia Rosen. Dr. Rosen has an Honors Degree BS in Geological and Environmental Science from Stanford University and a PhD in Geology from Oregon State University. She is an award-winning writer currently working as a freelance science journalist (cite?). The article discusses the proposal for a new, large-scale research program called the Subduction Zone Observatory (SZO). The main idea of the project is to use overlapping techniques for data collection, placing a multitude of instruments across vast areas, to gain a more complete understanding of some of Earth’s most critical and dangerous processes. Subduction occurs when oceanic crust is forced downward into the mantle at the place where two lithospheric plates converge. A subduction zone is the area along this convergent plate boundary where subduction is taking place. Activity at subduction zones includes an important part of the rock cycle, the recycling of Earth’s crust, as well as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. According to the article, there are roughly a dozen subduction zones around the world. Scientists have been studying these systems for several decades, but there are still so many questions. For example,
Discussions on the specific scientific priorities for the SZO are also ongoing. The article suggests that one agreed upon focus will be hazards like earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes and the threats they pose to humans. Another proposed focus regards environmental questions. The article gives the example of frozen methane deposits produced by the process of subduction and the impact rising ocean temperatures may have on