The earthquake that lasted 32 years and was detected with the help of a coral – Explica .co – Explica

Most earthquakes last only a few seconds or, rarely, several minutes. However, there are some earthquakes that can last longer, much more. So-called “slow slip events” last for several days or even weeks. Now we have found one that lasted 32 years.
Singapore researchers say they have detected the slowest earthquake ever encountered. More than three decades of continuous movement of the tectonic plates that caused what is known as the longest earthquake to date. How have they detected it? Thanks…

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