
Physics
Can Rivers Cause Earthquakes?
If so, it could help explain some quakes that happen far from tectonic-plate boundaries
Charlie Shobe is a PhD candidate at the University of Colorado, Boulder. He uses computer models and field work to understand how Earth's surface changes shape over time. In his spare time, he races bikes in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.
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