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Seismologists measured the varying speeds of a ‘thunderquake’ to survey an area with little seismic activity.
Thunderquakes — when the crash of thunder vibrates the ground — can be used for geological studies. Credit: David McNew/Getty
Crackaboom! A big thunderclap from a passing storm shakes the ground. Researchers have now found that these ‘thunderquakes’ can help to map hidden geological structures.
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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-026-02596-0
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