Earthquake Aftershocks Explained
A recent magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck southeastern Turkey, following a devastating 7.8 quake that caused extensive destruction and loss of life. Wendy explains the nature of aftershocks, highlighting that they can occur at varying distances from the main event and can be predicted to some extent. She also discusses Omori's law, which indicates that while the frequency of aftershocks decreases over time, larger magnitude earthquakes can still occur long after the initial quake.In this clip
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Understanding Earthquake Aftershocks
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