Earthquake rupture mechanisms from induced events to megathrusts

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This research program advances understanding of earthquake processes at scales from tsunamigenic megathrusts to induced seismicity and improves seismic hazard mitigation and response in Canada and worldwide. In the long-term, this knowledge will contribute to the fundamental understanding of earthquake cycles. Tsunamigenic earthquakes are a major hazard, as tragically documented by devastating events (e.g. Indian Ocean, Japan). While high-quality data are increasingly available, significant gaps in methods and understanding exist. Although induced earthquakes are not associated with devastation, significant concerns exist that they can cause damage and little is known about the governing processes and scales.