 Tidal triggering of earthquakes

Tidal triggering of earthquakes refers to the phenomenon where the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun influences the occurrence of seismic events, particularly small to moderate earthquakes. The idea is based on the understanding that the varying gravitational forces exerted by celestial bodies can alter stress levels along fault lines in the Earth's crust. The process works as follows: 1. **Gravitational Effects**: The gravitational pull from the Moon and the Sun creates tidal forces that can slightly deform the Earth's crust.