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

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.

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

But for busy people, here’s a summary of things you should know about what to do before, during and after an earthquake in Japan. If you’re on public transport: Follow the same guidelines ...

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 ...

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 ...