Vanishing lakes in Tibet may have triggered earthquakes by awakening faults in Earth's crust

Nam Co Lake in Tibet. The region was once home to much bigger lakes that stretched for more than 125 miles. Shrinking lakes in Tibet likely woke up long-dormant tectonic faults, a new study finds. The findings strengthen the link between climate change and earthquakes Shrinking lakes in Tibet likely woke up long-dormant tectonic faults, a new study finds.

The findings strengthen the link between climate change and earthquakes