Summary:
- This article discusses the discovery of a new type of earthquake called a "slow-motion earthquake" that occurs deep underground and takes hours or days to complete, rather than the typical seconds or minutes of a regular earthquake.
- These slow-motion earthquakes are caused by the gradual movement and slipping of tectonic plates deep within the Earth's crust, rather than the sudden, rapid movements that produce traditional earthquakes.
- Understanding these slow-motion earthquakes can help scientists better predict and prepare for larger, more destructive earthquakes, as they may be precursors to more significant seismic events.