SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 17, 2026Science Daily

Scientists discover hidden “brakes” that stop massive earthquakes

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Fluid-filled fracture zones along Ecuador's Gofar fault act as natural brakes, limiting earthquake size. Similar barriers likely exist worldwide, potentially improving global coastal earthquake hazard models.

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