The morphology and geometry of the plate interface in a subduction zone is heterogeneous and influenced by lower-plate normal faulting, suggests an analysis of seismic data. These properties of subduction interfaces may influence how the largest earthquakes occur.

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俯冲断层表面的不平顺性

俯冲带板界面的形态和几何形状是不均匀的，受下板正断层的影响。俯冲界面的这些特性可能会影响最大地震的发生方式。