megamaavärinad
Megamaavärinad, also known as megathrust earthquakes, are the most powerful type of earthquake that can occur on Earth. They happen at subduction zones, where one tectonic plate slides beneath another. As the denser plate is forced down into the mantle, it can become locked, accumulating immense stress over many years. When this stress finally overcomes the friction holding the plates together, a massive rupture occurs, releasing a tremendous amount of energy.
The energy released by megamaavärinad is so great that they can generate tsunamis, which are large ocean
These events have profound geological and societal impacts. They can cause significant ground deformation, alter coastlines,