10/4/2026
The Chart Room · space

Slow Earthquakes Sometimes Come Before Big Ones. The Sun and Moon May Be Setting Them Off

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Slow Earthquakes Sometimes Come Before Big Ones. The Sun and Moon May Be Setting Them Off
Tidal stresses are comparable to a slight push from a hand, but with the right timing, they can be enough to get a fault moving.
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