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How does climate change affect seismic activity?

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Climate change can indirectly affect seismic activity in several ways. One of the main ways is through the melting of glaciers and ice sheets due to rising global temperatures. The loss of ice can lead to changes in the Earth's crust which can in turn trigger earthquakes or volcanic activity. Additionally, changes in precipitation patterns and groundwater levels caused by climate change can also impact the stress on fault lines, potentially influencing seismic activity.

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