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An updated stress map of the continental U.S. reveals heterogeneous intraplate stress

August 20, 2019

Earthquake focal mechanisms and stress inversion results for the conterminous United States.

Publication Year 2019
Title An updated stress map of the continental U.S. reveals heterogeneous intraplate stress
DOI 10.5066/P9BA1104
Authors William B. Levandowski, Robert B. Herrmann, Richard Briggs, Oliver S Boyd, Ryan D Gold
Product Type Data Release
Record Source USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog
USGS Organization Earthquake Hazards Program