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Scientists Say Sun and Moon Tides May Trigger Earthquakes
Original: The Sun And Moon Can Trigger Earthquakes, And Scientists May Finally Know How
New research suggests the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon, which drives tides in the Earth's crust, may help trigger earthquakes. Scientists believe they have identified the mechanism by which these small tidal stresses can nudge faults already close to slipping, potentially explaining why some quakes occur at particular tidal phases.
Why now: Fresh research proposes a mechanism linking tidal forces to earthquake triggering, attracting scientific and public interest
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