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Earthquakes, like the weather, are the result of many factors that can interact in any number of different ways. These include the varied movements of the crust and the magma beneath it, the variations in the type of rock, and the separation of plates and faults that cannot be directly observed. Some faults will remain stable for hundreds of years, and the exact amount of strain that builds up is very difficult to accurately measure. The rock movements that result in surface quakes can occur at various depths, complicating the forecast of what movements will follow.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe difficulty is that a seismogram ( device used to locate earthquakes) are not stationed right at an earthquake. Thus they have to use three of these devices and find the extinction of the P and S waves. then they draw circles to the diameter of the waves. Lastly they would find wear the circles meet. This gives the a "ballpark" estimate of the location of the epicenter of an earthquake.
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∙ 13y agoGeologists cannot yet predict earthquakes because they can't be sure when and where stress will be released along a fault.
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∙ 15y agoBeacuse the earth is unperdickable so when you suspect something it could change
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∙ 11y agoI think its because every earthquake can be different sizes and things, while it can happen anytime. It can happen so fast you wont even see it coming.
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∙ 6y agobecause there is no way for us to actually see them. we have to predict past movements based on modern day formations. everything is very theoretical.
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∙ 11y agoBecause we cant get deep enough into the Earth to see what happens before anearthquake/tsunami happens, therefore we cant predict when its coming.
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∙ 15y agoIn fact, earthquakes are predictable.
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Geologists cannot yet predict earthquakes because?
Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates, which are constantly moving and grinding against each other, create enough force to cause a seismic event. When enough pressure builds up to cause an earthquake is not predictable because we can't accurately measure such buildup.
What two factors help geologists predict an earthquake?
geologist can predict earthquakes by the help of stress along a fault and energy along the fault
What is a scientist who measures earthquakes?
Geologists engage in the study of earthquakes.
Can geologists predict exactly where an earthquake will occur?
No.
Was there a man who studies earthquakes?
People have studied earthquakes from ancient times - today people who study earthquakes are Geologists specializing as seismologists.
Geologists cannot yet predict earthquakes because?
Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates, which are constantly moving and grinding against each other, create enough force to cause a seismic event. When enough pressure builds up to cause an earthquake is not predictable because we can't accurately measure such buildup.
Why is it difficult for geologists to make short term predictions about earthquakes?
There is no way for them to predict one.
What two factors help geologists predict an earthquake?
geologist can predict earthquakes by the help of stress along a fault and energy along the fault
What are two things geologists can't predict about earthquakes?
(i)Time frame within which it must occur. (ii)Location where after shocks are likely to occur.
What is a scientist who measures earthquakes?
Geologists engage in the study of earthquakes.
What the solutions for earthquakes?
There is none and scientests cannot predict earthquakes yet or maybe never but they can measure them after one has happened. But so far there is no solution. But it is possiable to make your house safer from earthquakes.
How does the theory of plate tectonics help geologists predict future geologists predict future geologic events?
it helps by being able to predict what happens by whT HAS HAPPENED B EFOR
Can geologists predict exactly where an earthquake will occur?
No.
How do the data from the movements of seismic waves help geologists determine the earthquake risk for an area?
If an area has a strong amount of seismic waves along, or around, you can predict if an area is active for earthquakes
How is seismographic data used?
Seismographs and fault-monitoring devices provide data used to map faults and detect changes along faults. Geologists also use this data to predict earthquakes.
How does mapping faults help predict earthquakes?
Geologists have developed instruments to measure changes in elevation in tilting of the land surface and ground movements along fault
Why is it so tricky to predict earthquakes accurately?
Because no one has yet invented a device which can tell where tension is building up between plates. No one can tell where the plates are stuck, and no one can tell when the plates will move along. This means that no one can predict earthquakes.
