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Science2026-05-17

Scientists discover hidden “brakes” that stop massive earthquakes

A mysterious underwater fault near Ecuador has been producing nearly identical magnitude 6 earthquakes every five to six years, baffling scientists for decades. Researchers now believe the fault contains hidden “brake zones” where seawater and unusual rock structures work together to stop quakes fro

By Science Daily

Scientists discover hidden “brakes” that stop massive earthquakes

A mysterious underwater fault near Ecuador has been producing nearly identical magnitude 6 earthquakes every five to six years, baffling scientists for decades

Researchers now believe the fault contains hidden “brake zones” where seawater and unusual rock structures work together to stop quakes fro