Based on the theory of lunar tidal forces as earthquake triggers, mainstream earth scientists were taken aback by the widespread public attention given to tidal forces considered pseudo-science because no theory could ever back up Browning s reported correlations of tidal forces to earthquake activity. Application of the scientific method first requires a theory of why some event should happen before designing experiments to test the theory. The approach of researchers like Iben Browning, who look for correlation first and theory second, is considered pseudo-science as is astrology. Prediction of a 1990 New Madrid, Missouri, Earthquake. In other words, the perihelion, perigee, eclipse dates, and various combinations the more the better correlate to earthquake activity.
Earthquakes happen every day.
This fundamental question needs to be addressed at the onset. It s with these caveats that I take a fresh look at seismic data, with an eye for correlations, leaving any conclusions very much in the tentative category. Only one event the 1970 Yunnan Provice, China earthquake occurred within 1 week of perihelion. These are findings based on the sample selected and are not subjected to tests of statistical significance. Perihelion does not appear to be significant.