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2008-01-23 -Signs, Portents, and the Weather-

Strong quake hits Indonesia, triggers panic

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Posted by Fred 2008-01-23 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 6.2 is not all that strong. But there have been quite a few such moderate quakes in the area recently. Each one represents a transfer of stress from one area to the adjacent areas. I haven't looked at the distribution, but if there's a pattern, and a 'gap' in the pattern, the system could be charging up for a big one.

Posted by Glenmore">Glenmore 2008-01-23 07:26|| 2008-01-23 07:26|| Front Page Top

#2 They've had the "big one", Glenmore. These are the quakes to relieve the stresses that one caused. Expect an upturn in volcanic action (already begun) in the area, too. Sumatra's not going to be a "paradise" for the next 20-30 years until things "settle down".

Posted by Old Patriot">Old Patriot 2008-01-23 16:33|| http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/]">[http://oldpatriot.blogspot.com/] 2008-01-23 16:33|| Front Page Top

#3 OP - small correction: smaller quakes after a large one aren't relieving stresses...they are minor continuances of the same stress relief the first was caused by..."settling". Of course, that assumes all shelf stress was addressed by the first "big" quake...heh. Allan wills it?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2008-01-23 17:41|| 2008-01-23 17:41|| Front Page Top

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