Earth's crust under stress: Researchers decipher energy release during earthquakes

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Nov 21, 2025, 10:41 am123 ptsTrending
Why do some earthquakes release more energy than others? A research team led by Prof. Dr. Armin Dielforder from the University of Greifswald has managed to demonstrate a clear physical connection between the energy released during earthquakes and the strength of rocks deep in the Earth's crust.

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