How, When, and Where Does Slip Occur in the Subduction Environment? - Fall Meeting 2012

Explore the mechanics of slip in subduction zones through this comprehensive conference session from the 2012 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into topics including interseismic coupling's relationship to megathrust earthquakes, controls on upper plate deformation, historic earthquake "supercycles" on the Sunda Megathrust, and the Japan Trench Fast Drilling Project investigating the 2011 Tohoku-Oki earthquake. Examine megathrust splay fault geometry in Alaska, slow slip events in Mexico, transient slip events in Japan, and contrasting behaviors between shallow and intermediate-depth earthquakes. Gain insights from invited talks and research presentations on the latest findings in subduction zone dynamics and seismic activity over this 2-hour 7-minute session.