New Earthquake Model for Los Angeles Finds Some Faults Moving Faster Than Expected

An analysis of slip rates for 26 active faults in the Los Angeles metropolitan area validates a new approach to modeling fault tectonics and finds that some faults may be moving faster than earlier models estimated, University of Massachusetts Amherst scientists report.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news82747143.html">New Earthquake Model for Los Angeles Finds Some Faults Moving Faster Than Expected</a></p> <p>An analysis of slip rates for 26 active faults in the Los Angeles metropolitan area validates a new approach to modeling fault tectonics and finds that some faults may be moving faster than earlier models estimated, University of Massachusetts Amherst scientists report.</p>