More earthquakes measuring above 7 in magnitude expected in 2018, warn scientists

The world could see an increase in the number of strong earthquakes in 2018 and the next few years due to periodic slowing of the Earth's rotation, scientists have warned.

By: IANS | Washington | Published:November 20, 2017 5:37 pm

A dip in the Earth's rotation could witness stronger earthquakes being recorded next year, with the ability to affect many more people

The world could see an increase in the number of strong earthquakes in 2018 and the next few years due to periodic slowing of the Earth’s rotation, scientists have warned. (File Photo)

The world could see an increase in the number of strong earthquakes in 2018 and the next few years due to periodic slowing of the Earth’s rotation, scientists have warned.

There is a clear correlation between the speed of the earth’s rotation and global earthquake activity, said Roger Bilham of the University of Colorado and Rebecca Bendick of the University of Montana, who presented their research at the annual conference of the Geological Society of America.