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Coronavirus lockdowns have changed the way Earth moves

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A reduction in seismic noise because of changes in human activity is a boon for geoscientists.

Email Bluesky Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Whatsapp X Access through your institution Buy or subscribe The coronavirus pandemic has brought chaos to lives and economies around the world. But efforts to curb the spread of the virus might mean that the planet itself is moving a little less. Researchers who study Earth’s movement are reporting a drop in seismic noise — the hum of vibrations in the planet’s crust — that could be the result of transport networks and other human activities being shut down. They say this could allow detectors to spot smaller earthquakes and boost efforts to monitor volca

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