The difference between slow and fast earthquakes (IMAGE)

School of Science, The University of Tokyo

The difference between slow and fast earthquakes

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While fast earthquakes are violent shakes lasting for a few minutes, slow earthquakes are subdued shakes lasting several days. Understanding slow earthquakes might help forecast fast earthquakes.

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Image modified from “Science of slow earthquakes” leaflet. https://www.eri.u-tokyo.ac.jp/project/sloweq/en/newsletters/pdf/leaflet_EN.pdf

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