When a lateral displacement takes place on a fracture, the break is referred to as a fault. Earthquakes are associated with displacements on faults. In this lesson, students learn about the ...

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Dr. John Dale Dianala from the University of the Philippines – Diliman presented his research on earthquake potential using satellite data at the Global Young Scientists Summit in Singapore. His work ...