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Earthquakes do not happen in stages, or are visibly predictable like hurricanes or tornadoes. For example, we can use radars and weather tools to detect them. Earthquakes on the other hand, don't happen in stages so we can not precisely predict the exact timing of the earthquake. Scientists have other ways to predict earthquakes, even thought they can not predict the precise timing of the quakes.
See the question below to see how scientists (seismologists) can predict roughly when and how much damage an earthquake can impose.
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If scientist cant predict when earthquakes will happen why do they still studt these natural events?
They can't predict the time or the location of earthquakes. They can provide probable data on expected times and location an earthquake with better assurance than in the past but not exact times or dates.
How can you prevent a tsunami?
i dout it because we cant prevent earthquakes and we dont know when an earthquake will occur so no you cant prevent one
How can you determine whether or not you live an area where an earthquake is likely to occur?
well you cant tell because earthquakes can occur any where dependeing which fault the earthquake goes to
What is theory of unpredictable?
generally when people cant predict what your gonna do .. sorta comes in the name.. :)
How do LEDCs prepare for hurricanes?
They have to either rely on strange animal behaviours, which is usually common before earthquakes, or rely on other countries with advanced earthquake prediction systems to warn them before an earthquake strikes. However, the people prepare for earthquakes like everyone else. They take their valuables with them, hide under the table etc.
Can you predict river floods?
yes and no. You cant predict exactly when but you can observe it
How do you predict the Super Bowl teams?
DEFENSE----you cant win if you cant score.
Is Karachi part of sindh in future or not?
cant predict.
How do meteoroligest predict a tsunami?
The only way that we humans can predict tsunamis is just about the same as the way we predict the earthquakes that cause them. The Quake releases p-waves that are extremely fast and non-destructive, before the main S-waves and Rayleigh waves do the damage. Places with alarms like Japan will usually detect these and give a warning that's up to a minute and a half in advance for huge earthquakes. It's enough time to shut off gas, elevators, etc. and often enough time for people to get to safety if they are prepared and don't panic.
Is there earthquakes in North Carolina?
There are- but the earthquakes that happen are so small that you probably cant even feel them.
How old do women stop having kids?
it depends some in your 50's 60's or older you cant really predict it like you cant predict starting your period
How can you predict if a metal will replace another in a compound?
you really cant
