Typhoons Can Trigger Earthquakes, Study Suggests
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 16:28
in Earth & Climate
Data from eastern Taiwan show a strong link between the storms and so-called slow earthquakes, which could be relieving pressure and so preventing larger temblors, researchers say.
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