How do earthquakes end? A seismic 'stop sign' could help predict earthquake risk
Apr 23, 2026
When an earthquake rupturing along a fault hits a barrier, it creates a seismic signature called the “stopping phase.” Scientists have isolated this and could use it to better predict earthquake risk
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-do-earthquakes-end-a-seismic-stop-sign-could-help-predict-earthquake-risk/
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