World's shallowest slow-motion earthquakes detected offshore of NZ

World's shallowest slow-motion earthquakes detected offshore of NZ Austin TX (SPX) May 09, 2016 - Research published in the May 6 edition of Science indicates that slow-motion earthquakes or "slow-slip events" can rupture the shallow portion of a fault that also moves in large, tsunami-generating earthquakes. The finding has important implications for assessing tsunami hazards. The discovery was made by conducting the first-ever detailed investigation of centimeter-level seafloor movement at ... more

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