Bigfoot Sightings Linked to Earthquakes: Exploring a Seismic Connection
Posted Friday, January 19, 2024
By Squatchable.com staff
In the latest episode of "This Week in Bigfoot," the CARC Universal team explores the potential link between Bigfoot sightings and earthquakes. According to some reports, Bigfoot sightings are more common in areas where earthquakes occur frequently. Researchers propose that seismic activity could disrupt the creature's usual hiding places, causing them to appear in more visible areas. The pressure and vibrations from earthquakes might also affect the creature's behavior, disorientating or agitating them, leading them to wander into places where they're more likely to be seen.
When comparing maps of seismic activity from the United States Geological Survey with recent reports of Bigfoot sightings from the BFRO, there is a noticeable similarity, especially in the Pacific Northwest, the Cumberland Plateau through Kentucky and Tennessee. Although this theory is still in the early stages, it provides an opportunity for researchers to approach the Bigfoot phenomena from a new perspective by monitoring seismic activity in areas where sightings are reported. Scientists may gain new insight into Bigfoot's behavior and potential habitats, and while there's currently limited scientific evidence to support this theory, two case studies offer suggestive evidence of a connection.
A study by researchers at the University of Washington found a significant increase in reported Bigfoot sightings after a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in the Pacific Northwest in 2001. Another study published in the journal Earthquake Research and Observation analyzed seismic activity and Bigfoot sightings in the San Francisco Bay Area between 1979 and 1989. They revealed a correlation between earthquakes and the increase in Bigfoot sightings during the months following seismic events. Although these studies are not definitive, something is going on in the force of North America immediately following seismic events, implying a possible link between Bigfoot sightings and earthquakes. Further research is needed to explore this theory and determine if earthquakes do indeed influence Bigfoot's behavior.
In other news, the show discussed why witnesses may not always think on their feet during Bigfoot encounters. The brain's response to fear, shock, and emotion can distort or stun the prefrontal cortex, which controls cognitive functions like reasoning, problem-solving, and memory. At the same time, the amygdala, responsible for regulating strong emotions, assumes control of cognitive functions, leading to physical responses like fight, flight, or freeze.
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In summary, the latest episode of "This Week in Bigfoot" explores the potential connection between Bigfoot sightings and earthquakes while also delving into the brain's response during encounters. As Bigfoot researchers, it's essential to stay open-minded and consider all possibilities as we continue to seek the truth about these elusive creatures.