Scientists Decode Hidden Fault Line Clues That Could Predict the Next Big Earthquake
New research uncovers a surprising clue in earthquake forecasting: tiny curved scratches on fault planes. These marks reveal ...
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Second Earthquake in 3 Days Rattles Residents Along the East Coast—A Look at Major Cities Sitting on a Fault Line
That's because scientists are unable to easily identify active faults. There is a difference between faults and fault lines. The USGS explains a fault is a three-dimensional surface within the ...