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Triggering an unexpected earthquake in an uncoupled subduction zone.

Authors :
Herman, Matthew W.
Furlong, Kevin P.
Source :
Science Advances. 3/24/2021, Vol. 7` Issue 13, p1-9. 9p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

The article offers information on initial thrust earthquake and its afterslip enhanced the strike-slip loading within the subducting slab. It mentions that Shumagin Islands region of the Alaska subduction zone was identified as a seismic gap expected to host a future great, moment magnitude earthquake in 1970.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
23752548
Volume :
7`
Issue :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science Advances
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
149584632
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abf7590