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Scientists discover hidden “brakes” that stop massive earthquakes

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    May 16, 2026, 2:12 am373 ptsTop
    photo of Scientists discover hidden “brakes” that stop massive earthquakes imageA mysterious underwater fault near Ecuador has been producing nearly identical magnitude 6 earthquakes every five to six years, baffling scientists for decades. Researchers now believe the fault contains hidden “brake zones” where seawater and unusual rock structures work together to stop quakes from…
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