Strong correlation of major earthquakes with solid-earth tides in part of the eastern United States
East of the eastern American continental divide and south of fat 42.5°N, moderate to large historic earthquakes correlate strongly with times of high and low solid-earth tides. This effect is most pronounced when solar declination lies between 17°N and 17°S. Significant correlations also exist between major earthquakes, time of day, lunar declinations, and lunar phase.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1989 |
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Title | Strong correlation of major earthquakes with solid-earth tides in part of the eastern United States |
DOI | 10.1130/0091-7613(1989)017<0661:SCOMEW>2.3.CO;2 |
Authors | R. E. Weems, W.H. Perry |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Geology |
Index ID | 70015656 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |