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Myanmar earthquake: Is this the first fault rupture on film?

  • A security camera captured the moment of the Myanmar earthquake of March 28, 2025, revealing the ground splitting as one plate slid past the other.
  • This video may be the first ever recorded fault rupture, showcasing the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck Myanmar.
  • Geologists are amazed by the footage, highlighting various impactful events such as landscape movement, cracked driveways, toppling transmission towers, and falling water tanks.
  • The video depicts movement along a strike-slip fault, providing clear evidence of lateral movement, resembling the operation of the San Andreas Fault. The video was shared by the 2025 Sagaing Earthquake Archive.

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