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Slow-Motion Earthquakes Discovered Near Japan's Nankai Trough

7/3/2025

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Researchers have uncovered slow-motion earthquakes, or slow-slip events, near Japan's Nankai Trough, shedding light on fault dynamics. Detected by deep-sea sensors, these gradual pressure releases occur without surface tremors. This finding underscores the need for enhanced monitoring in areas like Türkiye, where similar silent shifts could lead to serious seismic threats.

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Researchers have uncovered slow-motion earthquakes, or slow-slip events, near Japan's Nankai Trough, shedding light on fault dynamics. Detected by deep-sea sensors, these gradual pressure releases occur without surface tremors. This finding underscores the need for enhanced monitoring in areas like Türkiye, where similar silent shifts could lead to serious seismic threats.