What Caused Japan’s 16-Foot Ground Surge? Scientists Unravel the Mystery

What Caused Japan’s 16-Foot Ground Surge? Scientists Unravel the Mystery

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What Caused Japan’s 16-Foot Ground Surge? Scientists Unravel the MysteryUsing fault geometry data, scientists simulated the Noto Peninsula earthquake and explained why uplift varied so drastically by location. On New Year’s Day 2024, a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula in north central Japan, causing widespread damage due to ground uplift, when the Earth’s surface rises as a result of tectonic plate movement. […]

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