May 2008 Earthquake In China Could Be Followed By Another Significant Rupture
Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 21:28
in Earth & Climate
Researchers analyzing the May 2008 Wenchuan earthquake in China's Sichuan province have found that geological stress has significantly increased on three major fault systems in the region. The magnitude 7.9 quake on May 12 has brought several nearby faults closer to failure and could trigger another major earthquake in the region.
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