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Evidence for transformational faulting from a deep double seismic zone in Tonga.

Authors :
Wiens, Douglas A.
McGuire, Jeffrey J.
Source :
Nature; 8/26/1993, Vol. 364 Issue 6440, p790, 4p, 4 Color Photographs, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Identifies a double seismic zone at depths of 350-460 kilometers in the Tonga subduction zone. Relocation of earthquakes; Visualization of earthquake positions and uncertainties in three dimensions; Differing stress orientations for the two zones.

Subjects

Subjects :
SUBDUCTION zones

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
364
Issue :
6440
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9312020379
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/364790a0