Earthquakes can occur when rocks release water rapidly, say scientists
Chemical reactions in the earth's middle crust that cause rocks to dehydrate and fracture under pressure may trigger repeated earthquakes along some fault zones, according to research published in the Nov. 15 issue of the Geophysical Research Letters, which is published by the American Geophysical Union.
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Five Elis bound for Britain as winners
of Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships
After her interview before a Marshall Scholarship committee, Anisha Dasgupta felt nearly certain that she would not be selected for the prestigious award.
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