All articles tagged with #seismic research
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.
Scientists analyzed a CCTV video of the March 28, 2025, Myanmar earthquake, revealing the first visual evidence of a curved fault slip, which provides new insights into earthquake dynamics and fault behavior, showing the fault initially deviates due to transient stresses before stabilizing.
A report presented at a safety panel meeting revealed that last week's earthquake in central Japan caused stress on a local nuclear power plant that exceeded its design limits, although it did not pose an immediate safety threat. The earthquake hit the plant while it was offline, and experts emphasized the need for seismic research to inform future safety measures. The operators have been urged to address issues with electric transformers and real-time radiation monitoring, as Japan continues to prioritize nuclear safety following the Fukushima disaster in 2011.
Scientists have discovered a hidden ocean two miles beneath the sea floor in New Zealand, which may be responsible for a series of "slow-motion" earthquakes. The water was found in an ancient volcanic area formed 125 million years ago, and researchers believe it contains much more water than expected. These slow slip events, where the energy from an earthquake is released over days or months, are thought to be linked to buried water. Understanding how these water reserves affect slip events could provide insights into normal earthquakes and tectonic stress release. Further research is needed to determine the impact of the water on fault lines and seismic activity.
Researchers from the University of Alabama have discovered a new layer between the Earth's core and mantle, which they believe to be a sunken ocean floor. The layer may play a crucial role in how heat escapes the core. The research used 15 stations buried in Antarctica to send sound waves towards the boundary of the core and mantle. The findings were published in the journal Science Advances. The area of research is roughly 2,000 miles below the surface, where Earth's rocky mantle meets the molten, metallic outer core.