Plates at subduction zones typically move just a few centimeters ... which describe material flow in the mantle; and the friction between tectonic plates, to more accurately capture the mechanics ...

Scientists hope to better understand how subduction zones accumulate and release seismic energy. The 2011 earthquake caused the fault to slip more than 164 feet (50 meters), triggering a devastating ...

Megathrust earthquakes occur when stress at subduction zones is released, causing significant plate slippage. These events disrupt long-term tectonic changes, complicating modeling efforts.