New Study Links Heavy Snowfall to Increased Earthquake Activity

Research indicates that intense weather conditions like heavy snowfall may trigger seismic events by altering underground pressure.

MIT researchers find correlation between heavy snowfall and earthquake swarms in Japan's Noto Peninsula.
Seasonal patterns of precipitation, especially snow, appear to synchronize with changes in seismic activity.
Hydromechanical models show how snowfall increases underground pore fluid pressure, potentially triggering quakes.
Climate change could intensify these effects, with more extreme weather events altering seismic patterns.
Study suggests environmental factors may act as secondary triggers for earthquakes, alongside tectonic shifts.