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In seismology, an aftershock is a smaller earthquake that follows a larger earthquake, in the same area of the main shock, caused as the displaced crust adjusts to the effects of the main shock.
May 4, 2024 · Aftershock, any of several lower-magnitude earthquakes that follow the main shock of a larger earthquake. An aftershock results from the sudden change in stress occurring within and between rocks and the previous release of stress brought on by the principal earthquake.
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Apr 5, 2024 · But for some, the aftershocks can go on beyond the actual tremors: People can experience anxiety, sleep problems and other health issues in the hours and days after a quake. One such effect is...
Learn how foreshocks and aftershocks are related to earthquakes and how they differ in terms of timing, size, and location. Find out more about earthquake causes, effects, and hazards from the official source of the U.S. government.
Sep 21, 2018 · Geophysicist Gregory Beroza explains how aftershocks occur and how machine learning can help forecast them. Learn about the stress changes, the Coulomb failure criterion and the Nature article that used artificial neural networks to analyze earthquake data.
Apr 5, 2024 · Aftershocks are small earthquakes that occur after a mainshock, and are not to be confused with foreshocks or swarms. Learn how to identify, prepare and stay safe during and after an earthquake, and how to distinguish between different types of seismic activity.
Apr 5, 2024 · If you find yourself in an aftershock, experts say you should drop to the floor and cover your neck. Copyright NBC New York. In the aftermath of the earthquake in New Jersey that shook the entire...
