Mmastodon EnvironmentClimate first seen 10 h ago, last 7 h ago, peak #4
New Zealand study links topography to earthquake erosion response
Original: Topographic Regime Controls The Response Of Erosion To Large Earthquakes [New Zealand] -- https:// doi.org/10.1130/G5478
A new study in the journal Geology finds that the topographic regime controls how erosion responds to large earthquakes in New Zealand. The paper examines how mountainous terrain shapes sediment release and landscape change after major seismic events. Geologists, including New Zealanders with local field experience, have been sharing and discussing the findings, with some calling the work especially relevant given the country's active fault systems.
Why now: A newly published peer-reviewed study on earthquake-driven erosion is being shared and discussed among geoscientists.
New ZealandGeology (journal)Geological Society of America
Evidence
- Topographic Regime Controls The Response Of Erosion To Large Earthquakes [New Zealand] -- https:// doi.org/10.1130/G54785.1 -- [as an engineering geologist in a past professional life – and being born, raised and going to university for geology here - this was a super… · GregCocks@techhub.social · 6
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/1444082