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Absolute versus relative earthquake locations associated with 2019 Ridgecrest, California, foreshock and aftershock sequence

Detailed Description

Absolute versus relative earthquake locations associated with 2019 Ridgecrest, California, foreshock and aftershock sequence.  Animated GIF image compares the routine catalog earthquake locations with those from an enhanced catalog employing precise relative locations.  Depths are color-coded as shown.  Triangles indicate seismic stations.  Note the numerous faults illuminated in the enhanced catalog not visible in the routine catalog. Adapted from Shelly (2020).

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