Asian quake tears 1,000km rupture
By Richard BlackBBC News
Environment Correspondent
The earthquake which triggered last December's Asian tsunami caused a rupture in the ocean floor more than 1,000km long, a new study reveals.
The finding is based on data gathered from Asian research stations which used GPS to monitor ground movements.
Scientists say they were surprised that such a large quake could happen in south-east Asia.
They tell Nature magazine that further studies into the behaviour of Asian earthquake zones would be prudent.
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