A result from the thesis of the french astronomer Alexandre V\'eronnet: critical latitudes

TL;DR

This paper examines the historical dissemination and influence of Alexandre Véronnet's 1912 hypothesis linking Earth's rotation and earthquakes at the 35th parallel, without drawing a conclusion on its validity.

Contribution

It analyzes how Véronnet's hypothesis was received, cited, and discussed in scientific literature over time.

Findings

Limited adoption of Véronnet's hypothesis in later research

No conclusive evidence supporting the hypothesis

Highlights the process of scientific idea dissemination

Abstract

We are interested in a result found in the thesis of the astronomer Alexandre V\'eronnet (1876-1951) : "Precession of a fluid ring rotating along a parallel axis. Zone of maximum crustal compression at 35$^\circ$. A cause of earthquakes". In 1912, Alexandre V\'eronnet hypothesizes that the Earth's rotation influences the occurrence of earthquakes in the 35th parallel zone. Has this hypothesis been taken up by other authors, geophysicists, seismologists, etc.? Has it been confirmed or refuted? What is the literature on this subject? Our aim is not to draw a conclusion on this hypothesis but to examine the dissemination of a scientific result.