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Was there slippage overlapping with same previous slippage? First time? Sumatra has no volcanoes, so water is not released from slab. might water act as lubricant; hence facilatating unprecedented following large earthquake?
The first two questions are unclear. The Sunda Subduction is basically where the Australia Plate is pushing into the Eurasia (Asia) Plate.cph said:Was there slippage overlapping with same previous slippage? First time? Sumatra has no volcanoes, so water is not released from slab. might water act as lubricant; hence facilatating unprecedented following large earthquake?
Sunda Subduction is a geological process where the Indo-Australian Plate is subducting beneath the Sunda Plate, creating a subduction zone in Southeast Asia. This area is important because it is highly seismically active and has the potential to generate large earthquakes and tsunamis.
This study suggests that the subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate may be occurring at a faster rate than previously thought. This could have implications for earthquake activity in the region, as well as for the understanding of plate tectonics.
The researchers used data from seismometers and GPS stations to measure the movement of the Earth's crust in the region. They also analyzed historical earthquake data and geological records to better understand the history of Sunda Subduction.
If the subduction of the Indo-Australian Plate is occurring at a faster rate, it could lead to an increase in earthquake activity in the region. This could also impact the distribution of strain and stress along the subduction zone, potentially affecting the likelihood of a large earthquake occurring.
Further research is needed to confirm and better understand the findings of this study. This could include more detailed analysis of seismic and GPS data, as well as continued monitoring of the region to track any changes in earthquake activity. Additionally, studying other subduction zones around the world could provide valuable insights into the processes and implications of subduction.