Volcanic-like Quake Activity In Pacific Ring of Fire

Chile, Baja region of Mexico & Southern California are experiencing the "endless earthquake" as 100's of after shocks rock the regions. Sumatra was struck with a 7.7 magnitude quake on Tuesday and with 8 - 4.0+ magnitude after shocks so far.

Is this a new phase in plate tectonics...earthquakes that act like volcanic eruptions, rumbling for days and weeks?

With solar storms peaking in 2012, the earth's already fragile magnetic field stands to be pummelled. And along with it, the tectonic plates of the earth.

See Solar Storms + Weak Magnetic Field = Disasters , Is cosmic and solar radiation wreaking havoc on the Earth?

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