Scientists Discover a Hidden Mechanism That “Supercharges” Deep Earthquakes

Scientists Discover a Hidden Mechanism That “Supercharges” Deep Earthquakes

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Scientists Discover a Hidden Mechanism That “Supercharges” Deep EarthquakesA powerful earthquake that struck Calama in 2024 defied long-held assumptions about how deep earthquakes behave. In July 2024, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the city of Calama in northern Chile, damaging structures and cutting power across the area. Chile is no stranger to major seismic events, including the largest earthquake ever measured: a 9.5-magnitude “megathrust” […]

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