Plates at subduction zones typically move just a few centimeters per year. But when accumulated stress at these convergent ...

Figures 5: Superposition of velocity models on the coincident depth migrated seismic reflection sections for: a) line PS-1, and (b) line PS-2. The locations of the thrust faults identified in the ...

Strike-slip earthquakes occur on strike-slip faults, normal earthquakes occur on normal faults, and thrust earthquakes occur on thrust or reverse faults. When an earthquake occurs on one of these ...

If a quake along the Puente Hills thrust fault hits the loose earth of the Los Angeles Basin, it could amplify the intensity of an earthquake by up to ten times compared to areas on bedrock.

While neither caused any major damage, experts have warned that Monday's quake may have been associated with the Puente Hills thrust fault, which could one day cause a huge earthquake in Los Angeles.

Now, scientists aim to get their clearest picture yet of the complex mechanics of our big-risk Hikurangi Subduction Zone – ...

The earthquake in Tibet not only caused significant destruction but also intensified concerns about the safety of the ...