M 9.0+ possible for subduction zones along 'Ring of Fire,'

M 9.0+ possible for subduction zones along 'Ring of Fire,' San Francisco CA (SPX) Sep 16, 2014 - The magnitude of the 2011 Tohoku quake (M 9.0) caught many seismologists by surprise, prompting some to revisit the question of calculating the maximum magnitude earthquake possible for a particular fault. New research offers an alternate view that uses the concept of probable maximum magnitude events over a given period, providing the magnitude and the recurrence rate of extreme events in ... morehttp://www.terradaily.com/reports/M_9_0+_possible_for_subduction_zones_along_Ring_of_Fire_999.html