Thursday, May 19, 2011

Atmosphere Above Japan Heated Rapidly Before M9 Earthquake

Before the M9 earthquake, the total electron content of the ionosphere increased dramatically over the epicentre, reaching a maximum three days before the quake struck.

At the same time, satellite observations showed a big increase in infrared emissions from above the epicentre, which peaked in the hours before the quake. In other words, the atmosphere was heating up.

Technology Review

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