Earthquakes, Climate Change, and Rising Risks: What We Know and Why It Matters
Earthquakes triggered by the shifting of tectonic plates, continue to cause widespread destruction and trauma across the globe. Although earthquakes themselves are not directly caused by climate change, emerging research shows that changing climate conditions may indirectly affect fault lines and earthquake risks. With worsening climate impacts, earthquake-prone areas could face greater vulnerabilities, adding pressure to infrastructure, insurance systems, and disaster response mechanisms worldwide.
How Are Earthquakes Formed?
Tectonic plates are always moving, though we usually don't notice it.
Earthquakes form when Plates move apart (divergent boundaries), Plates collide into each other (convergent boundaries), or Plates slide past each other (transform boundaries).
At these ...