Researchers discover mechanism increasing certain earthquake magnitudes

2 Mwezi wa kumi, 2025 Imeripotiwa na AI

A team of scientists has uncovered a mechanism that can amplify the magnitude of specific earthquakes by altering fault dynamics. Published in Nature Geoscience, the findings reveal how fluid interactions in fault zones contribute to larger seismic events. This discovery could improve models for predicting earthquake severity in fluid-rich areas.