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Stunning Earthquake Footage Reveals Groundbreaking Fault Movement

8/11/2025

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CCTV footage from Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has unveiled stunning visuals of pulse-like rupturing and curved fault slip. Researchers discovered an astonishing 8.2-foot sideways movement in just 1.3 seconds along the Sagaing Fault. This groundbreaking evidence deepens our understanding of earthquake mechanics and could shape future risk assessments, potentially saving lives.

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CCTV footage from Myanmar's powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake has unveiled stunning visuals of pulse-like rupturing and curved fault slip. Researchers discovered an astonishing 8.2-foot sideways movement in just 1.3 seconds along the Sagaing Fault. This groundbreaking evidence deepens our understanding of earthquake mechanics and could shape future risk assessments, potentially saving lives.