Before earthquakes strike, animals often display unusual behavior, which some believe signals an impending disaster. Signs include dogs panicking and trying to escape, fish jumping out of ponds, cats fleeing their sleeping areas, and birds flying erratically or breaking out of cages.

For example, in yesterday’s 7.7 Richter earthquake in Bangkok, a flock of pigeons flew erratically just before a high-rise building collapsed. While these behaviors are noted globally, scientific research has yet to confirm animals’ ability to predict earthquakes. The data remains insufficient, and no experiments have conclusively proven this phenomenon.

With advancements in shock wave and vibration recording technology, alongside continuous monitoring by field cameras, researchers hope to gather enough evidence to confirm if animals can sense disasters. More research is needed to explore this potential correlation between animal behavior and natural disasters.