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Stress buildup precedes large Sumatra quakes

The island of Sumatra, Indonesia, has shaken many times with powerful earthquakes since the one that wrought the infamous 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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Undersea earthquake rocks Indonesia's Sumatra

A strong earthquake rattled parts of Indonesia's Sumatra island Thursday, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties, an official said.

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Earthquakes, Aftershocks Continue to Rattle Indonesia

Powerful earthquakes and aftershocks continue to shake Indonesia's western Sumatra island, forcing jittery residents to camp outside their homes two days after the first powerful quake struck.

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Special issue of BSSA on 2004 Sumatra earthquake

The great Sumatra-Andaman earthquake of 2004 is the best recorded large earthquake in history and has revealed the extent of study still necessary to understand such devastating events. New data overturn the commonly held view that great earthquakes only occur in fast, young subduction zones.

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