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Statistical characteristics of non-volcanic tremor distributions along the Mexican Subduction Zone
Quetzalcoatl Rodríguez-Pérez
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Secretaría de Ciencia, Humanidades, Tecnología e Innovación, Mexico City, Mexico
Instituto de Geociencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Juriquilla, Querétaro, Mexico
Víctor Hugo Márquez-Ramírez
Instituto de Geociencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Juriquilla, Querétaro, Mexico
Francisco Ramón Zúñiga
Instituto de Geociencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Juriquilla, Querétaro, Mexico
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We studied the statistical properties of weak signals known as non-volcanic tremors along the Mexican coast to understand how the earth moves deep underground. By analyzing the timing and size of these faint tremors, we discovered they behave similarly to regular earthquakes but follow complex, persistent patterns. Our findings suggest these movements are influenced by underground fluids and nonlinear forces. This work clarifies how energy builds up, improving our grasp of earthquake risks.
We studied the statistical properties of weak signals known as non-volcanic tremors along the...
