Update on tectonic waves’ activity on a global scale The picture shows the currently active tectonic waves on a global scale that are contributing to the increase in shear traction, thus increasing the probability of an #earthquake triggering.
The tectonic wave below has a long wavelength and small velocity. It triggered many M4+ #earthquakes along the Banda Sea, Mariana Island, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, and Chile in the last few days.
The picture shows a set of tectonic waves, having the same speed and wavelength, crossing the Asian continent. They triggered #earthquakes in Xinjiang (Mw5), #Aleutian Islands (Mw5.6), and #Vanuatu (Mw5.4).
The tectonic wave below has a high speed and short wavelength but has been very active in the last few days. Many M4+ #earthquakes have occurred on the wave in the last 3 days, in the Kuril Islands, #Japan, and the Mariana Islands.