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A video of the Myanmar earthquake revealed real-time, pulse-like rupture propagation and curved fault slip, providing new insights into earthquake dynamics and potential for improved seismic hazard prediction.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar on March 28, 2025, exhibited the fastest rupture velocity in over 20 years, confirmed as a supershear event through satellite and seismic data, with the rupture propagating at nearly twice the typical seismic shear wave speed, likely contributing to intense ground shaking and minimal aftershocks.
Recent research suggests that future earthquakes on the San Andreas Fault may not follow past patterns, as exemplified by the unexpected rupture length of the Myanmar earthquake, indicating that current seismic models need to incorporate fault activity history for more accurate predictions.
Recent research shows that the next major earthquake on California's San Andreas fault may not follow historical patterns, as exemplified by a surprising long rupture in Myanmar's similar fault, indicating that earthquakes can behave unpredictably and vary significantly in size and scope.
A study comparing the Myanmar earthquake to potential scenarios on California's San Andreas fault suggests that future mega-earthquakes may not replicate past events exactly, with possibilities ranging from smaller, segmented quakes to a larger, more destructive rupture, emphasizing the unpredictability and complexity of seismic activity.
A video of Myanmar's 7.7 magnitude earthquake provides the first direct visual evidence of pulse-like and curved fault slip, revealing new insights into earthquake mechanics and fault behavior, which could improve future seismic risk assessments.
Dramatic CCTV footage of Myanmar's 7.7 magnitude earthquake provides the first direct visual evidence of curved fault slip, revealing new insights into fault rupture dynamics and enhancing understanding of seismic risks.
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.