Scientists Continue Analyzing Ridgecrest Earthquake Data Five Years On

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This article discusses the ongoing scientific analysis of the 2019 Ridgecrest earthquake sequence in Southern California. Scientists continue to study the rich dataset collected from seismic networks, geodetic networks, satellites, and other technologies to better understand earthquake science — particularly what controls aftershock timing and location, and how ground shaking behaves near large earthquakes. The piece highlights how conventional seismic networks have grown in sophistication and are now complemented by additional technologies that record shaking in far greater detail than before.

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Scientists continue to analyze the rich data set to address key questions in earthquake science, including what factors control the timing and location of aftershocks, and how the ground shakes close to large earthquakes.

Investigations of the Ridgecrest Sequence have exploited data from seismic networks, geodetic networks, satellites and more.

Complementing conventional seismic networks that have grown in sophistication, the scientific community also embraces additional technologies that allow earthquake shaking to be recorded in far greater detail than previously possible.

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On July 4th, 2019, as millions of Southern Californians looked forward to fireworks and other celebrations, earthquake shaking rumbled across much of California, causing tall buildings in the Los Angeles region to sway noticeably.

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