Seismic rate variations prior to the 2010 Maule, Chile MW 8.8 giant megathrust earthquake

Abstract The MW 8.8 Maule earthquake is the largest well-recorded megathrust earthquake reported in South America. It is known to have had very few foreshocks due to its locking degree, and a strong aftershock activity. We analyze seismic activity in the area of the 27 February 2010, MW 8.8 Maule ea...

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Main Authors: Benoit Derode, Raúl Madariaga, Jaime Campos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-82152-0