The Turkey-Syria Earthquake: What Causes Earthquakes?

On February 6th, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck in Turkey and Syria, causing widespread damage across the region and tens of thousands of fatalities. Cara Burberry, a structural geologist and Professor in the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department at the University of Nebraska, joins the show to explain what causes earthquakes.TwitterCara Burberry @DeformationRoxGus Hurwitz @GusHurwitzNebraska Governance and Technology Center @UNL_NGTCLinksNebraska Governance and Technology Center

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The Nebraska Governance and Technology Center at the University of Nebraska studies the ever-changing relationship between society, technology, and the law. Our podcast, Tech Refactored, shares the research happening at the center and explores topics with experts and technologists across the country. The podcast is hosted by NGTC founder and director Gus Hurwitz. Tech Refactored is produced by James Fleege.