Is there a link between earthquakes and climate change? - The Climate Question, BBC World Service

Could rising global temperatures make earthquakes more frequent? It might sound crazy, but scientists around the world are finding some surprising results. Click here to subscribe to our channel ?? https://bbc.in/3VyyriM Earthquakes are caused by a sudden release of stress along faults in the earth’s crust, not by climate change. But some studies suggest higher temperatures may influence when, where and how often seismic activity occurs. In this episode, Climate Question hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar chat to Dr Verena Simon from the Swiss Seismological Service about her new research in the Alps. It suggests more frequent small earthquakes may be linked to melting glaciers and permafrost. They are joined by Sean Gallen, Associate Professor of Geosciences at Colorado State University. Sean has looked for links between earthquakes and climate change in the Earth’s geological record. 00:00 Introduction 01:05 What causes earthquakes? 03:30 How is climate change impacting earthquakes? 05:36 Seismic activity is increasing in the Alps 10:38 How strong are the tremors? 12:30 Where else is impacted? 13:47 Are there other ways climate change is influencing earthquakes? 15:37 What about landslides or rock falls? 20:55 How concerned should we be? ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram ?? https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter ?? https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook ?? https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website ?? https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #earthquakes #earthquake