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Sun and Moon May Trigger Earthquakes, Scientists Say

Original: The Sun And Moon Can Trigger Earthquakes, And Scientists May Finally Know How

Scientists report new findings on how tidal forces from the Sun and Moon can trigger earthquakes. The research reportedly explains the mechanism by which gravitational stresses from these celestial bodies may nudge faults already under strain, setting off quakes. The claim has drawn attention as a potential step forward in understanding earthquake timing.

Why now: A new scientific explanation for how solar and lunar tides trigger earthquakes is making the rounds in science news.

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