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The list of earthquakes by year (1990-Present) or by country can be found at the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program website.
The USGS provides a list of significant earthquakes for 2002 as well as a worldwide map of earthquakes for that year and previous years. Lists for historical earthquakes from earlier years are also available.
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Can scientist predict large earthquakes?
Scientists are able to predict large earthquakes to a certain extent. With the use of certain statistical methods, many earthquakes are able to be predicted.
How many earthquakes have occurred worldwide in 2010?
It is impossible to tell. 2010 was a year of numerous large earthquakes around the globe. However, many smaller earthquakes occurred and many more that were too weak to be measured. It is estimated that millions of earthquakes occur each year.
How often should large earthquakes happen?
Large earthquakes - scientists predict they should happen every 80 years.
What is the name of one of many earthquakes that happen during the days or month after a large earthquake?
Aftershocks
How often do large earthquakes happen along the San Andreas?
There are numerous earthquakes every day along the faultline, however many are weak and cause little or no damage.
What do earthquakes feel like?
What earthquakes feel like will depend on how large the earthquake is. Small earthquakes might just feel like a large vehicle is driving by. Bigger earthquakes feel like floor or ground you are standing on is trembling and shaking.
How many earthquakes over magnitude 8 were recorded in 2002?
This is not a record of a Magnitude 8 or Greater Earthquake during the year
What is seismic in earthquakes?
It relates to earthquakes or other tremors in the earth, such as those caused by large explosions
How do human activities lead to earthquakes?
Construction of large artificial lakes can induce localized earthquakes.
How many earthquakes does Los Angeles get per a year?
Los Angeles gets about 2 to 3 earthquakes a year. They are large enough to cause moderate damage to structures.
Did ancient Mesopotamia have earthquakes?
mesopotamia had earthquakes, they had a large one in 1060, but other tha that nothing huge
What is a large earthquake rated on the moment magnitude scale?
Earthquakes with a magnitude greater than or equal to 6 are termed strong earthquakes. 7 or larger are termed major earthquakes. Earthquakes greater than or equal to 8 are termed great earthquakes. The term "large" is not actually used.However based on the above it could be argued that any earthquake with a magnitude greater than 6 is a large earthquake.
