Some earthquakes on San Andreas fault triggered by gravitational tug of sun and moon
Monday, July 18, 2016 - 14:31
in Earth & Climate
The gravitational tug between the sun and moon is not just a dance of high and low tides: It can also trigger a special kind of earthquake on the San Andreas fault. This phenomenon has fascinated scientists for years. Like sea levels, the surface of the Earth also goes up and down with the tides,...