Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5780116 | Earth and Planetary Science Letters | 2017 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
- We test whether seismic velocity gradient maps can pinpoint hidden faults.
- New Zealand's large upper plate historic earthquakes occurred on gradients.
- A significant correlation exists between velocity gradients and known active faults.
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Earth and Planetary Sciences (General)
Authors
S. Ellis, R. Van Dissen, D. Eberhart-Phillips, M. Reyners, J.F. Dolan, A. Nicol,