What Controls Giant Subduction Earthquakes?

Subduction zones with a low dipping angle and thick sediments can produce giant earthquakes; this finding lets researchers estimate worst-case scenarios for coastlines around the world. ( read original story ...)

Tokyo’s Nikkei share average opens down 0.12 pct

Japan's benchmark Nikkei average opened down 0.12 percent at 23,478.40 on Friday, while the broader Topix shed 0.25 percent at 1,627.64. TOKYO, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark Nikkei average The ... ( read original story ...)