Tectonics and Earthquakes of Jamaica @IRISEarthquakeScience
Tectonics and Earthquakes of Jamaica  @IRISEarthquakeScience
Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
At the northern boundary of the Caribbean Plate, Jamaica is shaped by active faulting and microplate motion. This video explores how strike-slip and compressional forces drive earthquakes, influence the island’s geology, and create ongoing seismic hazards for communities across the region.
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Tectonics and Earthquakes of Jamaica

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