Meaning aftershocks
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aftershocks


Aftershocks are earthquakes that follow the largest shock of an earthquake sequence. They are smaller than the mainshock and within 1-2 rupture lengths distance from the mainshock. Aftershocks can con [..]
Source: earthquake.usgs.gov





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