A new supercomputer simulation of the large quake that
struck central China
earlier this month could help researchers estimate the size of the ground
motions experienced in areas that didn’t already have instruments in place to
measure those motions. Knowing where ground motions are strongest can help in
assessing where the worst damage may be, such as remote areas with critical
infrastructure.
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