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July 29, 2015

Scripps researchers map out trajectory of April 2015 earthquake in Nepal
San Diego CA (SPX) Jul 28, 2015
Researchers from Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego have accurately mapped out the movement of the devastating 7.8-magnitude Nepal earthquake that killed over 9,000 and injured over 23,000 people. Scientists have determined that the earthquake was a rupture consisting of three different stages. The study could help a rapidly growing region understand its future seismic risks. The Himalayan region is particularly prone to earthquakes and this study will serve as an important benchm ... read more

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