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QUAKES IN SLO-MO.

Authors :
Witze, Alexandra
Source :
Science News. 3/23/2013, Vol. 183 Issue 6, p26-29. 4p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram, 1 Graph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses a geological phenomenon, called slow slip, in which two sides of a geologic fault shift the same amount as a large quake, but over a longer period of time. Topics include research by geophysicist Herb Dragert and colleagues who observed slow slip at Albert Head on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the geology of Albert Head, and how slow slip, which is usually accompanied by tremors, help scientists explaining where all the motion of the subducting plate goes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368423
Volume :
183
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
86176936
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/scin.5591830624