Abstract Recent earthquakes in Chile, 2014, Mw 8.2 Iquique, 2015, Mw 8.3 Illapel and 2016,
Mw 7.6 Chiloé have put in evidence some problems with the straightforward application of …

Despite decades of observational, laboratory and theoretical studies, the processes leading
to large earthquake generation remain enigmatic. However, recent observations provide …

Large earthquakes are thought to release strain on previously locked faults. However, the
details of how earthquakes are initiated, grow and terminate in relation to pre-seismically …

The existence of an observable precursory phase of slip on the fault before large
earthquakes has been debated for decades. Although observations preceding several large …

Foreshocks are not uncommon prior to large earthquakes, but their physical mechanism
remains controversial. Two interpretations have been advanced:(1) foreshocks are driven by …

Short term prediction of earthquake magnitude, time, and location is currently not possible.
In some cases, however, documented observations have been retrospectively considered …

The recent expansion of dense GPS networks over plate boundaries allows for remarkably
precise map** of interseismic coupling along active faults. The interseismic coupling …

We discuss data of three laboratory stick‐slip experiments on Westerly Granite samples
performed at elevated confining pressure and constant displacement rate on rough fracture …

The mechanisms leading to large earthquakes are poorly understood and documented.
Here we characterize the long‐term precursory phase of the 1 April 2014 Mw8. 1 North Chile …

Natural earthquakes often have very few observable foreshocks which significantly
complicates tracking potential preparatory processes. To better characterize expected …