Approximately 2,000 earthquakes were recorded off the coast of Vancouver Island in a single day earlier this month, sparking interest in the birth of new oceanic crust. The quakes, though relatively small and non-threatening, revealed the process of how the ocean floor pulls apart to create new crust. The Endeavour site, part of the Juan de Fuca Ridge, witnessed increased seismic activity, raising questions about magma intrusion and crust formation. Researchers, led by Zoe Krauss, are monitoring the site closely to understand the triggers behind these events and their impact on the hydrothermal vent system. Stephanie Pappas, a contributing writer for Live Science, reports on this intriguing geological phenomenon.
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/earthquakes/2000-earthquakes-in-1-day-off-canada-coast-suggest-the-ocean-floor-is-ripping-apart-scientists-say