Internet users were astounded by how precisely the scientist had predicted the seismic activity, which jolted the region and left nine people dead and dozens more injured.
The possibility of an earthquake striking Pakistan and its surrounding regions in the near future has caused a stir on social media, according to a viral tweet from a Dutch researcher.
Internet users were astounded by how precisely the scientist had predicted the seismic activity, which jolted the region and left nine people dead and dozens more injured.
Frank Hoogerbeets shared the link to his YouTube video on his official Twitter account as his prediction of earthquake in Pakistan came true. The caption stated, “In case you missed the most recent video, it has subtitles for many languages, including Urdu.
The New Moon on March 21 will be followed by a planetary conjunction, he wrote in the video’s description, adding that it could cause some seismic increase, most likely around March 22. “Throughout the week there will be primarily lunar peaks,” he wrote.
The researcher is seen in the video describing the effect and predicting that a significant earthquake may soon strike the Indian subcontinent and have an effect on the Indian Ocean region (IOR). Just a few days before the deadly earthquake that caused more than 50,000 deaths struck Turkey and its neighbouring regions, the researcher had already predicted its arrival.
Frank made his prediction using a combination of seismic data and additional elements, such as the local geology and previous earthquake patterns. The natural occurrence, however, has prompted debate over the accuracy of earthquake prediction science and whether it was merely a coincidence or an accident.
It is important to note that predicting earthquakes is a difficult and complex field that requires defining three elements: the date and time, the location, and the magnitude.
Without additional information, it is challenging to say whether the prediction was a coincidence or supported by scientific evidence.
The accuracy of earthquake predictions has long been a source of controversy in the scientific community, with many experts adamant that it is simply not possible to do so. The director of the USGS Earthquake Science Center, Christine Goulet, stated that earthquakes occur very, very quickly. It’s fair to say that, as of right now, earthquake predictions are completely impossible.