Fault detected near epicenter of Mt.Datun quake (2014/02/14)
Following Wednesday morning’s earthquake geologists have discovered a previously undocumented fault. The fault is close to the epicenter of the quake and thought to be related to the quake. seismic
Just after midnight on Wednesday, Shilin experienced a magnitude 4.0 earthquake. After two days of studying data from a Mt.Datunseismic station, a new fault was found 100 meters away from the epicenter.
Lin Cheng-horng Taiwan Volcano Observatory, Datun A dislocation of underground rock formations produces a vibration, with shock waves spreading to the surface. Our seismic stations recorded this signal. We believe it originated from a normal fault.
Frequent activity within the Datunvolcano group, along with the discovery of the new fault, has led experts to urge extra caution.
Lin Cheng-horng Taiwan Volcano Observatory, Datun From monitoring many volcanic regions around the world, we have found that it is unlikely to accumulate enough energy to produce a big earthquake. In other words, earthquakes above magnitude 7 are rare in volcanic areas. But there are frequent earthquakes, so you shouldn’t build schools or houses here.
Two schools are already in the area: Pingdeng and Datun elementary.
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