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Japanese earthquake zone strongly influenced by the effects
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Author:  NewsPoster [ Tue Nov 07, 2017 11:44 am ]
Post subject:  Japanese earthquake zone strongly influenced by the effects

Science Daily Geology

Researchers have identified that subduction-related friction and pre-existing fault structures in the Eurasian/Philippine Sea plate boundary significantly influences earthquake location and rupturing behavior. The degree of friction decreases towards the Nankai Trough, resulting in non-uniform stress accumulation that has influenced the location of historic and modern earthquakes in the region.

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