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  1. Deep Earthquakes

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    Mechanisms of Generation
    The physics governing deep earthquake nucleation remain subject to intense theoretical debate, as standard brittle-failable rock mechanics (like the Byerlee's Law model) typically predict ductile flow dominance at these depths. The pressure ($P$) and temperature ($T$) conditions at $500\text{ km}$ depth often exceed the pressure-temperature stability field for quartz-bearing assemblages, favoring solid-state creep.
    Several hypotheses…

  2. Subsurface Geological Environment

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    The mechanical behavior of subsurface rocks transitions drastically with depth, moving from brittle failure (faulting) in the upper crust ($\sim 10 \text{ km}$) to ductile deformation (flow) in the lower crust and asthenosphere.
    The Brittle-Ductile Transition Zone (BDTZ) is not solely a function of temperature and confining pressure, but is c…