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Major earthquakes stop with a jolt, causing whiplash for buildings - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
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Major earthquakes stop with a jolt, causing whiplash for buildings - Expert Reaction - Science Media Centre
NZ-led research into large earthquakes shows they stop fast, with a sharp backwards movement. Scientists studied 12 major earthquakes that moved along the ground (rather than up and down), using shaking data recorded near the faults. They found that the whiplash-type stop was a common feature of the earthquakes, which included the 2010 Darfield and 2016 Kaikōura quakes, and say it should be included in hazard assessments. The Science Media Centr…
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