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Friday, October 7, 2016

Quakes in California have hit more than 15 miles deep, scientists discover

Quakes in California have hit more than 15 miles deep, scientists discover

Los Angeles Times | October 6, 2016 | 12:25 PM
Scientists in California have found that earthquakes can occur much deeper below the Earth’s surface than originally believed, a discovery that alters their understanding of seismic behavior and potential risks. Seismologists have long believed that quakes occur less than 12 to 15 miles underground. But the new research found evidence of temblors deeper than 15 miles, below the Earth’s crust and in the mantle.
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