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News Release 07-027
Scientists Explain Source of Tiny Tremors Emanating from Fault Zones
Tiny non-volcanic earthquakes may indicate dangerous conditions
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Entire buildings tilt because of ground failure after the Niigata, Japan, earthquake.
Credit: NGDC