A new origin story for deadly Seattle fault
Unravel the origin story of the deadly Seattle fault zone, shedding light on tectonic forces shaping the region for over 50 million years. Learn more here.
Category Geology
Ancient rocks improve understanding of tectonic activity between earthquakes
Discover how ancient rocks from subduction zones can enhance our understanding of tectonic activity between earthquakes. Dive into the world of pressure solution in rocks and the new model developed by researchers.
Researchers show that slow-moving earthquakes are controlled by rock permeability
Fascinating research by University of Texas at Austin reveals how rock permeability influences slow slip events. Join us to explore the connection!
Subduction zone splay faults compound hazards of great earthquakes
Discover how subduction zone splay faults compound hazards of great earthquakes and tsunamis. Unravel the complexities in this informative post.
Mapping lava flows with groundbreaking field instrument
Revolutionizing volcanic monitoring with groundbreaking field instrument. Explore how scientists measure lava flow and enhance disaster response efforts.
Breaking ground: Could geometry offer a new explanation for why earthquakes happen?
Discover how geometry challenges traditional earthquake theories. Learn how fault alignment influences seismic activity in groundbreaking research by Brown University.
Estimating the energy of past earthquakes from brecciation in a fault zone
Estimating past earthquake energy from brecciation. Learn how rocks reveal seismic history in this insightful article. Delve into earthquake research now!