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No, earthquakes cannot be prevented currently as we still do not have the technology. However, earthquakes are predictable. To save your own life, evacuate to higher ground before earthquake strikes.
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∙ 11y agoA natural disaster can not be prevented, but there are things you can do to prepare for a natural disaster such as a earthquake.
Although they are still studying the effects of injection, pressure along fault zones can be released by lubricating the fault surface with fluid. The idea is to release the built up stress in the form of many low magnitude events so that a much larger magnitude event is less likely to occur.
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Why can earthquakes not be prevented?
because you cannot stop the earth plates from cracking.
What is the difference between long-term earthquakes and short-term?
long term earthquakes are earthquakes that are for a long period of time and short term earthquakes are when the earthquakes are for a short period of time
What are our responsibilities to Earthquakes?
We have no responsibilities towards earthquakes
Does Brazil experience earthquakes?
I do not agree that Brazil has earthquakes.
What are earthquakes related to?
Earthquakes are related to plate movements as it is caused by them.
Can most natural hazards such as earthquakes tornadoes and hurricanes can be prevented?
No. No natural disasters can be prevented. We can only prepare for them.
Why can earthquakes not be prevented?
because you cannot stop the earth plates from cracking.
How could you prevent a tsunami or an earthquake in the future?
You can't. Earthquakes and tsunamis cannot be prevented.
Why earthquakes is prevented?
They can't be prevented. The best we can do is make sure we are ready when one does happen. We are working on being able to predict them, but we aren't good at it yet.
What are natural calamities and how can you prevent earthquake?
A Natural calamity or disaster is one which is of natural origin; weather (tornado's, floods, mudslides etc.), fire, earthquakes, volcano, tsunamis etc. Earthquakes are natural disaster's, they cannot be prevented, but building codes and regulations can be enforced to lessen the impact of these events.
How can earthquakes in Haiti be prevented in the future?
There is nothing humanly possible that can be done to prevent an earthquake anywhere. The loss of life and damage can be reduced to some degree by improving construction and emergence readiness.
How does tsunami affect the atmosphere?
A tsunami has little effect on the atmosphere. A tsunami is a natural disaster that can not be prevented. It is a underwater earthquake that happens when plates collide. The theory of plate tectonics explains earthquakes and other geological occurrences.
How famine can be prevented?
It can't be prevented, sorry.
What cancers can be prevented?
All cancers can be prevented!
Can a tornado be prevented?
No. tornadoes cannot be prevented.
How can otosclerosis be prevented?
Otosclerosis cannot be prevented.
What geologic events occur at transform boundries?
Earthquakes
