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Seismicity of the Earth 1900–2010: Caribbean plate and vicinity

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Along-strike segmentation in the northern Caribbean plate boundary zone (Hispaniola sector): Tectonic implications

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Topography and bathymetry map of the Northeastern Caribbean.

Topography and bathymetry map of the Northeastern Caribbean.

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Stress interaction between subduction earthquakes and forearc strike-slip faults: Modeling and application to the northern Caribbean plate boundary

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Historical perspective on seismic hazard to Hispaniola and the northeast Caribbean region

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Survey explores active tectonics in northeastern Caribbean

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Puerto Rico: Marine sediments, terrestrial and seafloor imagery, and tectonic interpretations

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The neotectonic setting of Puerto Rico

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Map of seismic research site on seafloor off Puerto Rico

USGS Scientists Find Seafloor Faults Near Puerto Rico Quakes’ Epicenters

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Map of seismic research site on seafloor off Puerto Rico

Scientists find signs of undersea faults off SW Puerto Rico

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Scientist on research vessel prepares to launch hydrophone

Scientist launches instrument used to map seafloor off Puerto Rico

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USGS technicians launch "sparker" used in seafloor mapping

Three scientists launch a "sparker" used in seafloor mapping

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Marine technician deploy a hydrophone off Puerto Rico

USGS marine technicians launch a hydrophone off Puerto Rico seafloor

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New seafloor map of the Puerto Rico Trench helps assess earthquake and tsunami hazards

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Earthquakes and tsunamis in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

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Seismic evidence for a slab tear at the Puerto Rico Trench

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Aeirial view of landslides blocking roads in Utuado, Puerto Rico

Landslides triggered by Hurricane Maria: Assessment of an extreme event in Puerto Rico

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