Source: DTE
Context: A recent study revealed that scientists have identified a striking link between earthquakes and changes in the intensity of cosmic radiation measured on Earth’s surface.
What is Cosmic Radiation?
Cosmic radiation refers to high-energy particles, mainly protons and atomic nuclei, that originate from outer space and travel through the universe. These particles are produced by various celestial phenomena, such as supernovae, black holes, and active galactic nuclei.
Key Findings:
- Researchers discovered that by shifting cosmic ray data 15 days ahead of seismic data, earthquakes could potentially be predicted up to two weeks in advance.
- The researchers conducted their study through the Cosmic Ray Extremely Distributed Observatory (CREDO) project, an international virtual observatory that collects and processes data from various detectors, including smartphone sensors converted into cosmic ray detectors using a simple app.
- The research suggests that changes in Earth’s magnetic field, caused by disturbances in the planet’s dynamo flows during significant earthquakes, can impact the path of primary cosmic radiation, leading to observable changes in secondary cosmic ray particle counts.
Notably, the correlation between cosmic ray intensity and earthquakes is apparent on a global scale, rather than specific locations, raising questions about the potential influence of phenomena such as dark matter streams.
