Monstrous Hurricane Irma Picked Up On Earthquake Detectors

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Hurricane Irma is so strong that it’s been picked up by machines built to detect earthquakes.
The Category 5 hurricane is reportedly generating winds powerful enough to disturb the earth at depths usually caused by seismic events. Irma reached the maximum storm level on Sept. 5 with winds surpassing 180 mph.
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“What we’re seeing in the seismogram are low-pitched hums that gradually become stronger as