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Monday, November 23, 2009

Photo: Mysterious Tremors' Strength Ebbs With Tides


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The intensity of nonvolcanic tremors at Port Angeles, Washington, correlates with the rise and fall of the tides, as seen in the above graphic.

A new study shows that these faint, deep seismic events are linked to the gravitational pull of the sun and moon.

Image © Science