Megathrust Earthquake. A megathrust earthquake occurs in subduction zones where two crustal plates are colliding. They have occurred in the Cascadia Subduction Zone in the past and scientists predict another will occur. The 2012 Chile Earthquake and the 2011 Japanese earthquakes were earthquake megathrust events.
The statute defines an âunaccompanied alien childâ as a child under the age of 18 with no lawful status in the United States, and âwith respect to whom (i) there is no parent or legal guardian in the United States; or (ii) no parent or legal guardian in the United
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Acronyms, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia. Related to abduction: Alien abduction. The act of restraining another through the use or threat of Deadly Force or through fraudulent persuasion. The requisite restraint generally requires that the abductor intend to prevent the liberation of the abductee. Some states require that the abductee be a minor or that the abductor intend to subject the abductee to prostitution or illicit sexual activity.