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How do scientists know where an earthquake is going to strike?
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∙ 11y ago
- they can predict it when its coming or when it hits its impossible
- they use a tool to help them find it
- or they go on a boat and find bubble underwater
- they collect rocks to see if it split in half
- they do a test run
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Why did scientists not know the 1989 San Fransisco earthquake was coming?
there were plates rubbing each others
Do you know where and when an earthquake is going to happen?
When u feel the ground is shaking, idiotss !
How can communities prepare for earthquakes and volcanoes?
People cannot really predict when a volcano or earthquake will strike. But if they do know there will be one they should evacuate. In earthquake-prone areas, buildings are constructed to withstand strong earthquake forces.
Why is it easier for people to keep safe from a volcanic eruption than from earthquake?
because an earquake can strike anywhere at any tme whereas you know where a volcanoe is(.)
Why is it necessary for scientists to record and publish their results?
This is a way of letting other scientists know about the different research projects that have been going on. Also other scientists can review the published results.
When is there going to be an earthquake?
The truth is is we don't know when a earthquake will strike, it can strike any day, anywhere, and anytime, so be prepared when it strikes!
Is there going to be an earthquake?
The truth is is we don't know when a earthquake will strike, it can strike any day, anywhere, and anytime, so be prepared when it strikes!
Did the Japanese know that the earthquake was going to strike?
japan knew about it 15 minutes before it was soon to happen
When is trinidads and tobago next earthquake?
the scientists do not know exactly when there would be a next strike but according to their information, it WILL BE SOON!
5 How do scientists know the exact spot where an earthquake begins?
scientists know the exact spot where an earthquake begins because they use a ritcher scale
Is there going to be an earthquake on the 20th in christchurch?
Nobody can know that for sure. Earthquakes are unpredictable and scientists have not been able to predict them at this time.
Did scientists know the earthquake in japan was going to happen?
Probably not, but they did know that japan is on the ring of fire (the border between two plates) so earthquakes are more likely to happen.
Do scientists know when an earthquake can happen?
THey know most of the times. They don't know it when it happpens so suddenly, etc.
Are Virgin Atlantic going on strike in October 2010?
no. i work for them, and know nothing about a strike!
How do the scientists know that the center of the earth is hot?
By the way earthquake waves refract as they pass through it.
Why did scientists not know the 1989 San Fransisco earthquake was coming?
there were plates rubbing each others
Does Canada have to get ready for an earthquake?
hey think about it do you think scientists always know what's going to happen in the future? i dont think so so stop asking these kinda stupid questions
