Figure 7 shows a map of three different types of faults in this region. Red star indicates location of the 2008 Sichuan quake. Note large number of faults that are building up strain. This is an area of high earthquake risk.
Thus, it is likely that more earthquakes will occur in this region. In the absence of prediction and remediation, the best we can do is be prepared for them.
More detailed information on the seismological analysis
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More on the science behind the earthquake:
USGS Earthquake Details
Interview with Hiroo Kanamori, MIT's Technology Review
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Figure 7 显示了该地区三种不同的断裂带。红色星号指示了2008年四川地震的位置。注意,许多断裂层的应力正在增加。这里是一个高地震风险区域。
因此,该地区将很有可能发生更多次地震。在缺乏预报和补救措施的情况下,我们所能做的最好的事情就是做好准备。