Seismologists warn of increased earthquake risk in China, surrounding areas
The researchers have predicted that the earthquake on March 28 will not be the final one. Their research shows that there is a higher risk of strong earthquakes happening in China and nearby areas.
The timing of the research has sparked intense debates about whether the stress patterns in the planet's tectonic plates are entering a dangerous new phase.
The study analysed around 150 years of seismic data to identify six major earthquake 'active periods' in China and adjacent regions.
The study points out growing stress in the locked areas of the Longmenshan Fault located in southwest China, the location of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. It also discusses the Eastern Himalayan Syntaxis, where GPS data indicates that India is moving northward at a faster rate.
The Myanmar quake, occurring during a transitional LOD phase, happened to fall in one of the predicted high-risk areas due to heightened northeast-oriented stress.
Answer: there is an increased risk of powerful earthquakes in China and nearby areas
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