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Alessio Kandiah1, Alexander B Movchan2, Vladimir Frid3
1Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, University of Trento, Via Mesiano, 77 I-38123 Trento, Italy.
Continuum Mechanics and Thermodynamics
|June 15, 2026
Summary
Earth's seismic vibrations may influence global weather patterns and high-pressure systems. This study explores the connection between the planet's natural oscillations and atmospheric dynamics, including storm formation.
Area of Science:
- Geophysics and Atmospheric Science
- Interdisciplinary study linking seismology and meteorology
Background:
- Global weather dynamics are complex, influenced by numerous factors.
- The role of Earth's intrinsic vibrations in atmospheric phenomena remains underexplored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel modeling approach associating Earth's vibrations with weather dynamics.
- To investigate the potential link between seismic activity and atmospheric pressure patterns.
Main Methods:
- Development of a new modeling approach.
- Qualitative and visual analysis of atmospheric rotational patterns and mean sea level pressure.
- Comparison with Earth's rotational elastic dynamics and earthquake-induced oscillations.
Main Results:
- A potential association between Earth's vibrations and global weather dynamics, including high-pressure patterns.
- Observed consistency between atmospheric pressure patterns and Earth's rotational elastic dynamics.
- Seismic excitations are discussed in relation to storm formation and high-pressure regions.
Conclusions:
- Earth's vibrations may play a role in shaping global weather and atmospheric pressure systems.
- The findings suggest a qualitative link between seismic activity and meteorological events.
- Further quantitative validation through spectral analysis and coupled modeling is required.
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