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Schematic diagram showing differences in earthquake types

Detailed Description

Schematic diagram illustrating the difference between a main shock with aftershocks (top), a sequences of foreshocks, main shock, and aftershocks (middle), and a seismic swarm (bottom).  Adapted from manuscript by Farrell and others, 2009.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.