Tabletop fault model reveals why some earthquakes result in faster shaking
Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 14:30
in Earth & Climate
A new study reveals that the more time an earthquake fault has to heal, the faster the shake it will produce when it finally ruptures. Because the rapidity and strength of the shaking are what causes damage to major structures, the new findings could help engineers better assess the vulnerabilities of buildings, bridges and roads. They also showed that a lab model of a fault can provide important information for natural faults.