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Resources

This page is designed to support the community with essential resources for advancing subduction zone science and collaboration.

Subduction Zone Inventory

The Subduction Zone Inventory, crafted by the Faulting and Earthquake Cycles (FEC) group, compiles key characteristics of Earth’s major subduction zones—such as earthquake activity, convergence rate, and slow slip events—to guide future study site decisions. Each zone is scored based on criteria relevance to scientific and hazard-related questions, with scores intended to inform decision-making alongside other factors rather than provide definitive rankings.

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Chile Data Compilation

This interactive map highlights key geophysical, geological, and geochemical datasets relevant to subduction zones worldwide, including regions of special interest for the SZ4D community. Explore detailed layers to visualize critical data, supporting research and decision-making for the SZ4D initiative.

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SZ4D Planning Documents

This section showcases two key planning documents that provide the foundation for the SZ4D initiative, outlining the collective vision, goals, and implementation strategies. Both documents detail how the scientific community aims to plan for major research effort on subduction zone geohazards over the next decades.

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SZ4D Implementation Plan

2022

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A plan for major research effort on subduction zone geohazards

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SZ4D NSF Vision Document

2017

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Understanding the processes that underlie subduction zone hazards in four dimensions​

Community Planning Documents

This section highlights foundational reports that have helped shaped decision-making for the SZ4D initiative. These documents, developed through collaborative efforts, outline priorities and strategies for advancing subduction zone science and hazard mitigation.

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USGS Science Plan

2017

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Reducing risk where tectonic plates collide - A plan to advance subduction zone science​

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National Academies Report

2017 

 

Volcanic eruptions and their repose, unrest, precursors, and timing​

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