After discussing the truth behind a number of weather wives' tales in class, it made me wonder, is the myth of "earthquake weather" fact or fiction? There has been a notion throughout the ages that certain kinds of weather can foreshadow seismic activity. The belief of "earthquake weather" dates back to Aristotle's 4th century BCE idea that earthquakes are caused by winds being trapped in subterranean caverns, bringing hot and calm conditions above ground. Researchers have altered Aristotle's idea throughout the centuries, but today, the notion of "earthquake weather" is dismissed by most geologists. Although this myth has been debunked, current research about earthquakes may wet your taste buds for a whole new reason...
What could be better than turning water into wine? How about turning water into gold?
http://www.accuweather.com/en/features/trend/earthquakes_turn_water_into_go/8380237
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