A groundbreaking study uncovers how hidden clay layers beneath Japan supercharged the impact of the 2011 megaquake. These soft soils acted as natural amplifiers for seismic waves, shedding new light on the quake’s devastating damage patterns and underscoring persistent risks in the region
Japan has deployed state-of-the-art seafloor monitors to explore the mysterious “slow slip” earthquakes-subtle, gradual shifts along fault lines that could trigger devastating quakes. These innovative sensors aim to unlock crucial secrets about how small tremors might escalate into major seismic events
