Richard Gordon, Rice University (IMAGE)

Rice University

Richard Gordon, Rice University

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Rice University geophysicist Richard Gordon led a study that determined the Pacific tectonic plate is not as rigid as scientists have assumed.

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Jeff Fitlow/Rice University

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