Can hurricanes trigger earthquakes?
According to researchers, hurricanes and other systems that create significant pressure gradients can cause seismic events. Some have even labeled these events’ stormquakes,’ though they are not believed to be particularly strong. Examples of hurricanes that have been linked to increased seismic activity include Hurricane Bill in 2009 off the coast of the Northeast, Hurricane Irene in 2011 off the coast of Florida, and Hurricane Ike in 2008. Experts at […]
