Articles for tag: early warning signs, earthquake prediction, human intuition, Natural Disasters, Seismic Activity

Can the Human Mind Detect Earthquakes Before Instruments Do?

Suhail Ahmed

In a world of sirens, sensors, and smartphone alerts, a quiet question lingers at the edges of science: can people feel an earthquake coming before machines call it? The idea is seductive, fueled by stories of sudden unease, pressure in the ears, or an uncanny urge to move just seconds before the floor ripples. Seismology, ...

Could Earthquakes Influence Animal Behavior?

Could Earthquakes Influence Animal Behavior?

Jan Otte

For thousands of years, humans have noticed something peculiar about their animal companions. Stories from around the world tell of dogs barking frantically, cats hiding under beds, horses galloping wildly, and birds abandoning their nests. The common thread? These strange behaviors happen just hours or even days before the earth starts shaking beneath our feet. ...