A fossilized fault showing signs of turbulent flow (IMAGE)

Osaka Metropolitan University

A fossilized fault showing signs of turbulent flow

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Traces of turbulent flow generated during an earthquake are visible as swirls within the rock. 

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Osaka Metropolitan University

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