**Tesla's Electromagnetic Oscillator: A Seismic Mystery** In 1893, renowned inventor Nikola Tesla patented the WEB Tesla's electro-mechanical oscillator, a steam-powered electric generator that generated controversy decades later. According to Tesla's later claims, one version of the oscillator caused a major earthquake in New York City in 1884. Records indicate that a 5.5-magnitude earthquake indeed occurred on August 10 of that year, shaking the city from Virginia to Maine. However, the connection between Tesla's oscillator and the earthquake remains unclear. Earthquakes in New York City are relatively uncommon compared to regions on the Mid-Atlantic plate boundary, such as Iceland and the Azores. Nonetheless, New Yorkers were startled by the 1884 earthquake, which toppled chimneys in the city. In the years following the earthquake, Tesla continued to work on his oscillator. He claimed to have successfully oscillated his laboratory in New York City enough to alarm neighbors in 1897 and 1898. The authenticity of these claims remains a subject of debate. The exact nature and capabilities of Tesla's electro-mechanical oscillator remains a mystery. While it is known to have generated electrical power, its alleged seismic effects have never been fully explained. Tesla's enigmatic invention continues to fascinate researchers and enthusiasts alike, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of science and innovation.
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