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Earthquake size distribution in subduction zones linked to slab buoyancy
Nishikawa, T.; Ide, S. (2014). Earthquake size distribution in subduction zones linked to slab buoyancy. Nature Geoscience 7(12): 904–908. http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2279
In: Nature Geoscience. Nature Publishing Group: London. ISSN 1752-0894; e-ISSN 1752-0908, more
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    Marine/Coastal
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  • Nishikawa, T.
  • Ide, S.
Abstract
    Some of the most devastating earthquakes are generated in subduction zones. Analysis of the stress state of subduction zones worldwide suggests that large earthquakes are generated more frequently where a young, buoyant plate subducts.
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