The Sun And Moon Can Trigger Earthquakes, And Scientists May Finally Know How
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“Researchers may have identified the mechanism behind how the gravitational pull of the Sun and Moon influences seismic activity on Earth. This orbital dance appears to play a role in triggering earthquakes.”
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