BIG ONE FEARS: String of massive earthquakes spark new scares over Pacific Ring of Fire

Friday, November 25, 2016
By Paul Martin

A CHAIN of huge earthquakes in South America which prompted tsunami warnings has led experts to fear that a massive devastating tremor is on its way.

By SEAN MARTIN
Express.co.uk
Fri, Nov 25, 2016

A strong 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked El Salvador while Santander in Columbia was hit by a 4.4 tremor. Reports from Uruguay also suggest that a minor quake occurred there, although seismologists are yet to release information about its strength.

The El Salvadorian quake, for which the epicentre was off the coast of of Usulután, led to tsunami warnings from experts.

The spate of quakes has led some to believe there is growing tension between the surface which could contribute to a huge earthquake.

Of the three countries, El Salvador and Columbia both sit on the Pacific Ring of Fire – a huge 40,000 kilometre stretch where several fault lines connect and is often associated with heightened seismic activity.

Japan, which is also on the Ring of Fire, has also been hit by a 7.4 magnitude quake in the last few days, while New Zealand, another on the line, has experienced strong quakes in recent days too.

While experts cannot predict where the next massive earthquake will strike, a study by researchers from the University of Oregon and France’s Géoazur laboratory states a string of central and South American countries could be next.

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