The Earth's Shaking: Unveiling the Impact of Global Warming

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals that the Earth is experiencing an alarming increase in planet shaking due to intensifying ocean waves, which generate seismic waves. This increase in shaking correlates with rising global temperatures over the past four decades. Seismic activity is not solely caused by earthquakes but also by phenomena like erupting volcanoes, explosions, and meteor strikes. The incessant thrum of ocean waves, known as the global microseism, is the most pervasive background signal picked up by seismographs. The increase in planet shaking highlights the need to address climate change urgently and take action to mitigate its effects.