Tanya Atwater is a prominent American geophysicist known for her research in plate tectonics and the geological processes that shape the Earth's crust. She is particularly recognized for her work on the tectonic evolution of the seafloor and the dynamics of plate movements. Atwater has contributed significantly to our understanding of the interactions between tectonic plates, especially in relation to the geological history of the western United States and the development of the San Andreas Fault system.
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