Aftershocks prompt fear of a major quake near Tokyo
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 00:30
in Earth & Climate
The pattern of aftershocks appears to be shifting south toward the capital. Scientists say the temblors could transfer stress to nearby faults.As dozens of aftershocks continued to rattle Japan on Tuesday, scientists said they were worried that Friday's magnitude 9 earthquake might trigger a dangerous temblor close to Tokyo, the largest urban center in the world.