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Researchers propose solar flares may trigger earthquakes by applying electrostatic pressure on stressed faults, noting Japan experiences around 1,500 quakes annually, study says.
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Can solar storms trigger earthquakes? Scientists propose surprising link
Scientists have proposed a surprising connection between solar flares and earthquakes. When solar activity disturbs the ionosphere, it may generate electric fields that penetrate fragile fracture zones in Earth’s crust. If a fault is already critically stressed, this extra electrostatic pressure could help trigger a quake. The idea doesn’t claim direct causation, but it offers a fresh way to think about how space weather and seismic events might…
Solar flares often stir up the upper layers of the Earth's atmosphere and cause spectacular auroras. Now scientists point out that sudden waves of solar energy can also have an impact on the occurrence of earthquakes.
Solar flares often affect Earth's upper atmosphere and create spectacular auroras. Now, scientists suggest that the same explosive pulses of solar energy may also affect earthquakes.… Scientists discover new cause of earthquakes: Can the sun "shake" the Earth? - ΙΝΑΤΕΜΟΠΟΡΙΚΙ
A new theory suggests that solar storms, via the ionosphere, can further destabilize faults and contribute to the occurrence of earthquakes.
Solar flares are known for their effects on Earth's upper atmosphere, as they can disrupt satellite systems, communications and create spectacular auroras in our sky. Now,…More...
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