Another deadly earthquake hit Ya’an city in Sichuan province in April 2013, destroying homes, roads and lives and reviving the debate about reservoir-induced seismicity. But scientists now say there may be a silver lining to these ominous natural disasters. Photo: AFP
Quakes vs global warming: Seismic activity found to reduce greenhouse gases, combat acidification in oceans
Chinese team believe movement of earth’s tectonic plates can offset some of the impact of climate change, but say more research required to test hypothesis.
Another deadly earthquake hit Ya’an city in Sichuan province in April 2013, destroying homes, roads and lives and reviving the debate about reservoir-induced seismicity. But scientists now say there may be a silver lining to these ominous natural disasters. Photo: AFP