Tsunami EM Field Reveals Quake Fault Secrets (IMAGE)

Kyoto University

Tsunami EM Field Reveals Quake Fault Secrets

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Kyoto University researchers show that details about fault dip direction can be extracted from tsunami-borne electromagnetic fields. Such details may contribute to tsunami early warning systems that are more informative for residents of coastal areas.

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Eiri Ono/Kyoto University (K-CONNEX)

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