Earthquake conversations

被引:114
作者
Stein, RS [1 ]
机构
[1] US Geol Survey, Earthquake Hazards Team, Menlo Pk, CA 94025 USA
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D O I
10.1038/scientificamerican0103-72
中图分类号
O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;
摘要
Contrary to prevailing wisdom, large earthquakes can interact in unexpected ways. This exciting discovery could dramatically improve scientists' ability to pinpoint future shocks.
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页码:72 / 79
页数:8
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