JOURNAL ARTICLE

Watch an earthquake split a hillside in two.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Richter, Hannah 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses groundbreaking footage from a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar, which provides the first direct visual evidence of earthquake ruptures and plate tectonics in action. Captured by a closed-circuit TV camera, the 26-second video shows a hillside cracking and sliding, revealing that the land slipped 2.5 meters in just 1.3 seconds due to movement along the Sagaing fault line. Researchers from Kyoto University analyzed the footage, confirming the occurrence of curved slips during the rupture, a phenomenon previously only theorized. This new understanding of fault behavior may enhance seismologists' ability to analyze past earthquakes and improve predictions for future seismic events. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186839179
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