SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 19, 2026Live Science

Solar flares may be triggering earthquakes, controversial study claims

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Solar flares may trigger earthquakes by shifting electrons downward and increasing electrostatic forces in fault lines, though other scientists question this controversial theory's simplified model.

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