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Solar Heat May Impact Earth's Seismic Activity, Making Earthquake Predictions Easier


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Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 19:42 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Researchers have found a link between the sun's heat and Earth's seismic activity. Learn more about how this discovery could improve earthquake predictions.

The article from MSN discusses a study published in Nature Geoscience which suggests that solar heat could influence Earth's seismic activity, potentially making earthquake predictions more feasible. Researchers found that increased solar radiation, particularly during periods of high solar activity, might cause the Earth's crust to expand slightly due to thermal expansion. This expansion could lead to increased stress on fault lines, thereby triggering earthquakes. The study analyzed data over several decades and observed a correlation between solar cycles and seismic events, noting that more earthquakes occur during times of peak solar activity. This insight could help in refining models for earthquake prediction by incorporating solar activity as a variable, although the exact mechanisms and the extent of solar influence on seismic events still require further research.

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