19 May, 2024

Varahamihir and the science of earthquake prediction

Varahamihir and the science of earthquake prediction, how to test theories using empirical evidence. Varahamihir was a 6th-century Indian astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer. He wrote Brihat Samhita, a comprehensive treatise on astronomy, astrology, mathematics, and other sciences. Varahamihir predicts earthquakes in Brihat Samhita. He claims that Dig-daah (neutron flashes or ground glow) and Saturn, Mars, […]

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