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Yes and no. Scientists (known as seismologists) tend to be able to suggest where earthquakes are likely to occur, however it is currently impossible for them to be able to say when.
For example, seismologists had warned that a magnitude 7.0 or greater event was expected to occur on the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault system (which caused the very destructive earthquake which affected Haiti in January 2010) due to the accumulated strain that had built up along the fault zone, however they were not able to state exactly when it would occur.
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Why can scientists accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
Because the fault line will act up and that is a warning sign of a earthquake.
Does a seismic gap allow scientists to predict an earthquake?
no.
Do you mean that earthquake can't be predicted before it comes?
scientists can some times predict earthquakes
When can scientists predict the next big earthquake?
they use a radar and they use it to find earthquakes. might not be right but sorry tried
When do scientist predict the next major earthquake will occur in California?
Sometime in the 30 year span of 2010-2040scientists are predicting that southern California will be the location of a major earthquake that measures at least 67 on the Richter scale.
Why can scientists accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
Because the fault line will act up and that is a warning sign of a earthquake.
Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
True or false geologists can predict accurately where and when an earthquake will strike?
false.
Does a seismic gap allow scientists to predict an earthquake?
no.
Why couldn't scientists predict the Haiti earthquake?
Earthquakes are naturally unpredictable. The ground could shift at any time, and we don't have the technology to predict when an earthquake is coming yet. For a good analogy, stretch a rubber band and predict exactly when it will rip. You can't accurately tell when it will snap, unless you have some tricks or an unusual rubber band.
How do scientists predict earthquakes with a tiltmeter?
Tiltmeters use laser technology and GPS equipment to measure the slope of the ground level very accurately. If there is an abnormal, sudden tilt in the ground, there is a chance that an earthquake is on its way.
Why can scientist not accurately predict where earthquake will occur?
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
Do you mean that earthquake can't be predicted before it comes?
scientists can some times predict earthquakes
When could the next large earthquake occur on the san Andreas fault?
Around 30 years is what scientists predict
How do earthquakes work?
It is not possible to predict an earthquake yet. But many scientists believe animals can predict earthquakes. Before the 2004 earthquake (that trigged the massive tsunamis) reports of elephants becoming restless and running to high ground came about, and pets refusing to go outside, etc. If a major earthquake happens, aftershocks can occur for months, but still scientists cannot predict when or how strong or even where the exact location of the aftershock will be.
Can scientists predict when an earthquake will happen?
Nope - there is currently no scientific method for predicting earthquakes.
What are the equipments used to predict an earthquake?
seismograph are used to predict an earthquake
