Nope, that would require massive sub-plate caverns which dont exist.
Water does infiltrate tectonic boundaries, and there's a good case to argue that it's important for lubricating them and allowing the plates to slide more more smoothly. Which, incidentally, does wonders for the strength of our magnetic field. Easily sliding plates = strong field = not dying from radiation.
Nope, that would require massive sub-plate caverns which dont exist.
Water does infiltrate tectonic boundaries, and there's a good case to argue that it's important for lubricating them and allowing the plates to slide more more smoothly. Which, incidentally, does wonders for the strength of our magnetic field. Easily sliding plates = strong field = not dying from radiation.
massive sub-plate caverns which dont exist.
They do exist and are called Tectonic Caves.
Tectonic caves occur in many geologic settings and in great numbers, since they are produced by minor slippages in outcrops of massive sandstones, granites, basalts, and even limestone. Tectonic caves are among the most common caves, but they are rarely noticed or catalogued.
> massive sub-plate caverns which dont exist.
They do exist and are called Tectonic Caves.
> Tectonic caves occur in many geologic settings and in great numbers, since they are produced by minor slippages in outcrops of massive sandstones, granites, basalts, and even limestone. Tectonic caves are among the most common caves, but they are rarely noticed or catalogued.
> [source](https://www.britannica.com/science/cave/Other-types-of-lava-caves#ref499953)
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