Can One Earthquake Trigger Another On The Other Side Of The World? • Discoverology

Can One Earthquake Trigger Another On The Other Side Of The World?

Nature, Science, World

It’s well known that natural disasters can cause others in their immediate vicinity, for instance, hurricanes are often accompanied by flooding, and earthquakes are followed by aftershocks. But what about longer distance interactions? Could one earthquake trigger another on the other side of the world?

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