Can solar storms trigger earthquakes? Scientists propose surprising link

ScienceDaily
Feb 24, 2026, 9:09 am67 ptsTrending
Scientists have proposed a surprising connection between solar flares and earthquakes. When solar activity disturbs the ionosphere, it may generate electric fields that penetrate fragile fracture zones in Earth’s crust. If a fault is already critically stressed, this extra electrostatic pressure could help…

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