Scientists Discover ‘Stormquakes,’ Small Earthquakes Triggered by Hurricanes and Other Major Storms

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By Olivia RosaneOct 17, 2019, 7:51 am64 pts
Powerful hurricanes and other storms can actually cause small earthquakes in the ocean, scientists have found. None "We're calling them 'stormquakes,'" study lead author and Florida State University (FSU) assistant professor Wenyuan Fan told Florida State University News. How exactly does it work? "During a…

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