I have a question Magnetar/Earthquake/Tsunami

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In summary, there is no evidence to suggest that the wave of radiation from the Magnetar pulse caused the earthquake and tsunami on December 26th. The earthquake was likely a result of ongoing seismic and volcanic activity in the area, and there is no connection between the two events.
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Is it possible, that the wave of radiation from the Magnetar pulse of Dec 27, pushed something else out in front of it, that caused the earthquake, that caused the Tsunami, of Dec 26th? I see two intense events, happening at virtually the same time, is it possible that there is a connection between the two things? Try to not just kill me off, for asking such a thing, eh?
 
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The disturbance of the magnetar traveled at the speed of light. It did not pushing anything before it. That would require something (like a gravity wave) traveling faster than the speed of light. But then why would the earthquake be so localized?

The earthquake off Sumutra seems to be just a continuation of some seismic and volcanic activity in the western Pacific (Ring of Fire), with the extension into the Indian Ocean parallel with Indonesia.

The two events are coincidental with no apparent dependence of the former with the latter.
 

What is a magnetar?

A magnetar is a type of neutron star that has an extremely strong magnetic field, about 1,000 trillion times stronger than Earth's magnetic field. It is thought to be formed when a massive star collapses and its core becomes a neutron star.

What causes earthquakes?

Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates, which are large pieces of Earth's crust and upper mantle. When these plates shift or collide, it creates seismic waves that can cause the ground to shake.

What is the difference between an earthquake and a tsunami?

An earthquake is a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing the ground to shake. A tsunami, on the other hand, is a series of large waves caused by a disturbance in the ocean, such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or underwater landslide.

What is the biggest earthquake ever recorded?

The biggest earthquake ever recorded was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile, which had a magnitude of 9.5 on the Richter scale. It caused massive damage and triggered a deadly tsunami that affected multiple countries.

Can we predict earthquakes?

At this time, we cannot accurately predict when and where an earthquake will occur. However, scientists are constantly studying and monitoring earthquake activity to improve our understanding and potentially develop better prediction methods in the future.

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