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Dyke Formation

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Prep: 30-40 Seconds

This study marks the first time scientists have linked dyke formation to large, damaging earthquakes, and Wauthier is looking back through history for more examples. She says researchers will never be able to predict exactly when an earthquake might strike after a dyke intrusion. But at least for now, researchers and rift zone residents know they are not just in for bangs they may also be in for shudders.

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