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Strong correlation of major earthquakes with solid-earth tides in part of the eastern United States

January 1, 1989

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.

Publication Year 1989
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