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Big Earthquakes May Be More Likely During New and Full Moons

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Major Earthquakes and Tidal Stress: A Link Explored

This chapter discusses a study suggesting that major earthquakes are more likely to occur during new and full moons due to gravitational forces that add stress to the earth's crust, potentially increasing the magnitude of earthquakes.

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