This study examines whether global earthquake activity increases during solar maximum and seasonal changes and how it impacts the Earth’s surface. Previous research indicates that certain regions are susceptible to seasonal events influenced by variations in solar wind speed, which can compress or decompress the magnetosphere. The length of the magnetosphere ranges from 10 Re to 6 Re, affecting pressure on the Earth’s surface. Consequently, increased solar wind speed raises this pressure. Seasonal changes affect the Earth differently depending on how the Hemisphere is focalized. Summer in the Northern Hemisphere corresponds to Winter in the Southern Hemisphere. These external disturbances are significant in hazardous events on the Earth’s surface, such as earthquakes and volcanic activity. Areas like the Pacific Ring of Fire and the South Pacific experience high seismic activity, varying with local tectonics and depth differences. This study analyzes these tectonic differences, depths, and their correlation with solar activity and seasonality.
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