Myanmar Earthquake Reveals Rare Fault Rupture and Surprising Surface Movements
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar in March, causing over 5,000 deaths, with seismologists confirming that the rupture along the Sagaing Fault occurred at supershear velocity, which likely contributed to its devastating impact. The earthquake involved a long rupture with significant slip, and evidence suggests that the rupture's speed and directivity played a role in the widespread damage. Despite the fault's history of large quakes, this event occurred in a relatively quiet segment, highlighting the importance of early warning systems.
