History of Extreme Super Moons, global flooding / weather effects

Are "SuperMoons" linked to Indonesia and Japan earthquakes/tsunamis?

Historical Supermoons and subsequent weather patterns

Super Moon - A new or full moon at 90% or greater of its closest perigee to Earth has been named a "SuperMoon" by astrologer Richard Nolle.

Extreme Super Moon - Occurs when a Super Moon when passing closest to Earth. Specifically, an extreme "SuperMoon" is when the moon is full or new as well as at its 100% greater mean perigee (closest) distance to earth. By this definition, last month's full moon, this month's and next month's will all be extreme "SuperMoons".

Extreme Super Moons have occurred in 1955, 1974, 1992/1993, and 2005; the 2011 Extreme Super Moon will be the closest since 1993.

2005 Supermoon possibly connected to Dec 2004 Indonesia earthquake?

The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea megathrust earthquake that occurred at 00:58:53 UTC on Sunday, December 26, 2004, with an epicentre off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The quake itself is known by the scientific community as the Sumatra-Andaman earthquake. The resulting tsunami is given various names, including the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, Asian Tsunami, Indonesian Tsunami, and Boxing Day Tsunami.

AccuWeather Facebook fanpage member Daniel Vogler adds, "The last extreme super moon occurred was on January 10th, 2005, right around the time of the 9.0 Indonesia earthquake. That extreme super moon was a new moon. So be forewarned. Something BIG could happen on or around this date. (+/- 3 Days is my guess)"



1993 Flooding and Weather events

American Midwest Great Flood of 1993 wikipedia webpage

1993 North America Storm of the Century


The majority of experts claim that supermoons are not related to the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, however when we get to March 20th or March 21st, at that point it will be much more prudent to begin assessing whether there is any correlation.


Supermoon related links:

History of Extreme Supermoons linked to Japan, Haiti, Indonesia earthquakes

Extreme Supermoon March 19,2011 information

Supermoon did not cause Japan earthquake: Discover Magazine's Bad Astronomy blog

Wikipedia web page on Supermoons

Astronomical explanations of Mayan 2012 prophecies

Extreme "SuperMoon" on March 19 may trigger tidal waves, earthquakes

The potential effects of the Moon's closest passing to Earth in 18 years may be exaggerated, however it is a fact that on March 19th, 2011, the Moon will illuminate our night sky from just 221,567 miles (356,577 kilometers; closest she has been in 18 years) away, and in addition, it will be full moon!

According to Universe Today:

It is a scientific fact when the Moon is at perigee there is more gravitational pull, creating higher tides or significant variations in high and low tides. In addition, the tidal effect of the Sun’s gravitational field increases the Moon’s orbital eccentricity when the orbit’s major axis is aligned with the Sun-Earth vector. Or, more specifically, when the Moon is full or new.



For those who totally dismiss the idea that 2012 "end of era" predictions may have been astronomically derived, next weekend could be the beginning of a revised world view. For those of us who look to the stars and other heavenly bodies as sometime causes of cataclysmic weather on Earth, it may be wise to seek inland, higher ground first. Then, and only after sanctuary has been found, we can hope and pray that this lunar event is benign.


Supermoon and astronomy related links:

Space.com Article: Will March 19 'Supermoon' Trigger Natural Disasters?


Universe Today: Supermoon or Superhype?


1993 Storm of the Century, 5 days after "supermoon"


Great Flood of 1993, from one month after to seven months after "supermoon"


UPDATE: AS Japanese earthquake / tsunami happened one day after this post, the following link was added on March 15th, 2011:

Historical and future extreme supermoons, links to Japan, Haiti, Indonesia earthquakes