The 2016 Mw 7.8 Kaikōura earthquake is being studied for its dynamics and effects on weak crustal faults. Research on this event is being compared and contrasted with other significant earthquakes, including those in northeastern Tibet, Turkey, and Myanmar. The studies examine various aspects of these earthquakes, including rupture dynamics, ground motion, and seismicity, but it is unclear how the findings relate to each other or to the broader understanding of earthquake cascades.