Researchers propose that major continental transform earthquakes often begin on branch faults, which may act as “on-ramps” ...

That earthquake began on a branch fault ... ruptures effective in triggering something huge is if they rupture at supershear velocity,” he added. If the branch fault ruptures at supershear ...

Supershear velocity is where the rupture itself ... But not all branch faults trigger transform fault earthquakes. Stein and Bird's survey showed that roughly 25 percent to 50 percent do.

Stein and Bird warn that hidden branch faults could trigger catastrophic earthquakes, acting as accelerators for seismic events. With 25,000 km of faults globally, the next big quake could be imminent ...

Was there a recent earthquake in or near Florida? The phrases "earthquake Florida" and "earthquake Florida today just now" have been trending early this morning as folks turn to Google to explain ...

Earthquakes are caused by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the earth’s surface. They can strike without warning and can occur at any time. In the U.S., 45 states and territories are at ...

Seismologists study earthquakes by looking at the damage that was caused and by using seismometers. A seismometer is an instrument that records the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by seismic ...

Some of my fellow Times reporters answered that question. Turns out yes, there has been an increase in moderate earthquakes rumbling the region, according to scientists. That Sept. 12 quake near M ...

Beautiful beaches. Majestic mountains. Hollywood. One more thing Southern California is known for: earthquakes. Yet for a long time, and to the great relief of millions, the many active faults ...

That earthquake began on a branch fault ... ruptures effective in triggering something huge is if they rupture at supershear velocity," he added. If the branch fault ruptures at supershear ...

Supershear velocity is where the rupture itself ... But not all branch faults trigger transform fault earthquakes. Stein and ...