Tag

Paleoseismology

All articles tagged with #paleoseismology

Rising Tensions in North America's Fault Lines Signal Potential Mega-Disasters

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Space

Featured image for Rising Tensions in North America's Fault Lines Signal Potential Mega-Disasters
Source: Space

Advanced satellite and lidar mapping have revealed that the previously thought inactive Tintina fault in Canada's Yukon may be capable of producing a significant earthquake, with evidence of past large ruptures and a potential for a magnitude 7.5 event, prompting concerns about seismic risk and the need for further study.