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Case 22 a seismicity precursor to a sequence ofM s 6.3–6.7 midplate earthquakes in Australia

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Bowman, J.R., Yong, C. Case 22 a seismicity precursor to a sequence ofM s 6.3–6.7 midplate earthquakes in Australia. PAGEOPH 149, 61–78 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00945161

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