Are the two Mexican earthquakes connected – and are more on the way?

Two earthquakes have hit Mexico within two weeks, both occurring on the Cocos tectonic plate. But are they related, and could Mexico face more tremors?Mexico has been hit by itssecond deadly earthquake in less than two weeks. Are the two events related, and could they indicate more tremors are on the way?Both quakes occurred on the Cocos tectonic plate, which runs along the western coast of Mexico, and is sliding beneath the neighbouring North American tectonic plate to the north-east at a rate of about three inches per year.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Mexico Earthquakes Natural disasters and extreme weather Geology Science World news Americas Source Type: news