Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

Researchers show that slow-moving earthquakes are controlled by rock permeability - EurekAlert


In a paper published recently in Geophysical Research Letters, a Jackson School of Geosciences research group explores how the makeup of rocks, specifically their permeability — or how easily fluids can flow through them — affects the frequency and intensity of slow slip events. Slow slips' role in the earthquake cycle may help lead to a better model to predict when earthquakes happen.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on Eureka Alert

Read more on:

Photo of moving earthquakes

moving earthquakes

Photo of Researchers

Researchers

Photo of EurekAlert

EurekAlert

Related news:

News photo

郝元涛教授团队:发文揭示PM1长期暴露与高血压住院风险的潜在因果关联 - EurekAlert

News photo

Time flies, but your hands tell: Haut.AI cracks the age code with HandAge hand analysis - EurekAlert

News photo

An AI leap into chemical synthesis - EurekAlert