Was the 2004 Earthquake and Tsunami Caused by a Stellar Explosion 26,000 Light Years Away?

reply to post by Karilla


The detectors are not "many" and the intent is that they are left running continuously lest a rare event be missed. It is in fact unlikely that none were in operation at the time of the earthquake.

[edit on 9/18/2009 by Phage]

reply to post by Phage


"Many" is a subjective term, I suppose. Here is a list of them. It seems like many to me considering they're trying to find something that only has implied existense.

And, yes, very unlikely, but given that LIGO and TAMA were off-line while maintenance was being carried out, not inconcievable.

LIGO has recently had a couple of hundred million dollar face-lift, which they expect will enable it to detect one gravity wave per week. We'll have to wait and see, I suppose.