Mystery Behind Giant Crack In Michigan May Be Solved
- 8 years ago
In 2010, a very odd and large crack in the Earth appeared suddenly in Menominee, Michigan, and seismologists believe they have finally determined why.
In 2010, a very odd and large crack in the Earth appeared suddenly in Menominee, Michigan, and scientists led by Wayne Pennington of Michigan Technological University believe they have finally determined why.
Initial examination of the rift which measures about 360 feet in length, turned up all of the usual signs of a geological event called a pop-up, but none of the obvious causes.
When such activity occurs, it is typically accompanied by a massive force and extreme stress.
Though the area certainly gets a great deal of snow, stressors tend to be of a much larger variety, such as
In 2010, a very odd and large crack in the Earth appeared suddenly in Menominee, Michigan, and scientists led by Wayne Pennington of Michigan Technological University believe they have finally determined why.
Initial examination of the rift which measures about 360 feet in length, turned up all of the usual signs of a geological event called a pop-up, but none of the obvious causes.
When such activity occurs, it is typically accompanied by a massive force and extreme stress.
Though the area certainly gets a great deal of snow, stressors tend to be of a much larger variety, such as