The Guerrero Gap, just offshore, is of particular concern to scientists because of its proximity to Mexico City — about 200 miles to the southwest. Somewhere southeast of the Guerrero Gap? It caught Japanese scientists by surprise, despite the nation’s highly sophisticated seismic network. The Guerrero Gap has recorded some of the largest slow-slip events in the world, which intrigued Japanese seismologists. A general lack of funding, combined with the general guesswork inherent in seismology, means scientists in Mexico must carefully pick locations to monitor.

Source: New York Times October 02, 2017 12:00 UTC