Ancient fault suggests earthquake heating may amplify tsunami-triggering slip
In 2011, a huge earthquake struck eastern Japan. The magnitude 9.1 earthquake caused shaking at its epicenter for almost six minutes. However, its effects didn't end there, as the movement of the plates displaced the seafloor enough to cause a devastating tsunami.
In 2011, a huge earthquake struck eastern Japan. The magnitude 9.1 earthquake caused shaking at its epicenter for almost six minutes. However, its effects didn't end there, as the movement of the plates displaced the seafloor enough to cause a devastating tsunami. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.
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