Earthquake triggers 'slow motion' quakes in New Zealand

Earthquake triggers 'slow motion' quakes in New Zealand 09/14/2017 12:32 PM EDT Slow slip events, a type of slow motion earthquake that occurs over days to weeks, are thought to be capable of triggering larger, potentially damaging earthquakes. In a new study led by The University of Texas at Austin, scientists have documented the first clear-cut instance of the reverse--a massive earthquake immediately triggering a series of large slow slip events. Full story at http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/news/2017/09/earthquake-triggers-slow-motion-quakes-in-new-zealand/ Source University of Texas at Austin This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111