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Shooting light pulses down a 3-kilometer borehole could illuminate seismic hazards

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Phys.org
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What happened

A better understanding of how earthquakes occur and what happens during a rupture is important for assessing seismic risk.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:00:01 UTC.

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