Discovered Beneath

Ghost Plume Discovered Beneath the Middle East May Reveal How India Drifted to Its Current Location

A newly discovered "ghost plume" beneath the Salma Plateau in Oman may explain how the Indian subcontinent drifted to its current location, contributing to the collision with the Eurasian plate and the formation of the Himalayas. This ancient plume provides valuable insight into mantle dynamics and plate tectonics, helping scientists understand the complex forces shaping Earth’s surface.