On the biophysical mechanism of sensing upcoming earthquakes by animals

Abstract

Overview

Animals have been observed changing their behavior before major earthquakes. These changes occur a few days to weeks prior to the events and within distances of up to 500 km from the seismic epicenter.

Findings

• Seismic Electric Signals (SES), along with geomagnetic and ionospheric perturbations, are noted within the same range.
• SES comprises single pulses or pulse groups with specific frequencies and intensities. These signals can affect living organisms through the Ion Forced-Oscillation Mechanism, influencing cell membrane ion channels and disrupting electrochemical balance.
• This effect can lead to discomfort in animals and, under intense exposure, serious health implications such as DNA damage.

Conclusion

The connection between animal behaviors prior to earthquakes and electromagnetic fields is confirmed, linking these phenomena to health risk for organisms exposed to intense conditions. This provides a scientific basis for documented anecdotal observations and emphasizes the electromagnetic nature of biological organisms.