Planet positions and gravitational effects

[Akfine]

Considering that most of the planets are opposite to us, excluding Saturn and Pluto, could that have anything to do with major earthqauke in the last couple of years?

Just a thought.

 

[Vanadium 50]

No. I suggest you start looking into this by seeing how many earthquakes there are in a typical year. (Hint: it's more than a few)

 

[Jack21222]

You can also calculate (even with Newton's expression for gravity) what the gravitational force is on the Earth.

 

[turbo]

Considering that most of the planets are opposite to us, excluding Saturn and Pluto, could that have anything to do with major earthqauke in the last couple of years?

Just a thought.

Actually, most of the brighter (larger/closer) planets are on the same side of the Sun as we are, currently. And their gravitational effects on Earth are minuscule in comparison to that of the Sun, and even our own satellite, the Moon. Gravitational forces fall off as a square of the distance between the bodies in question, and the big guys (Jupiter, Saturn, etc) are very far away.

 

[pmacias]

I can say that there is no scientific evidence to suggest that the positions of planets have any direct influence on earthquakes. Earthquakes are primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates, not by the gravitational pull of other planets.

While it is true that the position of the Moon can affect the Earth's tides, this is due to its close proximity and much larger size compared to other planets. The gravitational pull of distant planets, such as Saturn and Pluto, is negligible in comparison.

Furthermore, the occurrence of earthquakes is a complex and unpredictable phenomenon, influenced by a variety of factors such as geological and environmental conditions. It is not accurate to attribute the occurrence of major earthquakes to the positions of planets.

In summary, while it is interesting to consider the positions of planets in relation to earthquakes, there is no scientific evidence to support a direct correlation. As scientists, it is important to base our explanations and theories on empirical evidence and not on mere speculation.