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Why can scientists not accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
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They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
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Why can scientist not accurately predict where earthquake will occur?
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
Is there set times when an earthquake occurs?
Not really. Although scientists can atempt to predict when earthquakes are likely to occur with the use of special equipment.
When is their going to be another earthquake?
you can't predict an earthquake. There are earthquakes all the time and I'm sure several will occur over the next 24 hours. Unfortunately you can't tell for sure when and where they will occur. Check out this site with all of the USA earthquakes in the last 7 days: http://earthquake.usgs.gov/eqcenter/recenteqsus/
What do scientists not know about earth?
They do Not know how to predict when and where Earthquakes will occur in adequate time to give people enough warning in order to save lives.
When is an earthquake likely to occur?
Anytime
Why can scientists accurately predict where an earthquake will occur?
Because the fault line will act up and that is a warning sign of a earthquake.
Why can scientist not accurately predict where earthquake will occur?
They cannot determine which point along a fault has the most pressure.
When could the next large earthquake occur on the san Andreas fault?
Around 30 years is what scientists predict
Why do not any of you know the answer for what time eartquakes occur?
About 300 or so measurable earthquakes occur around the world each day. So far, it is not possible to predict the time when an earthquake will occur. The best scientists can do is predict the frequency (once in how many years) an earthquake of a specific intensity will occur on a given fault line.
When is the next England earthquake?
It is impossible to predict when an earthquake will occur.
Is there set times when an earthquake occurs?
Not really. Although scientists can atempt to predict when earthquakes are likely to occur with the use of special equipment.
Can geologists predict exactly where an earthquake will occur?
No.
What is a person who tries to predict when and where an earthquake will occur?
A volcanologist
How do earthquakes work?
It is not possible to predict an earthquake yet. But many scientists believe animals can predict earthquakes. Before the 2004 earthquake (that trigged the massive tsunamis) reports of elephants becoming restless and running to high ground came about, and pets refusing to go outside, etc. If a major earthquake happens, aftershocks can occur for months, but still scientists cannot predict when or how strong or even where the exact location of the aftershock will be.
What can help predict when a volcano or earthquake will occur?
one way to predict when a volcano will occur is with the technology scientist use to determine when and where an eruption will occur.
Can scientists correctly and accurately predict an earthquake?
Yes and no. Scientists (known as seismologists) tend to be able to suggest where earthquakes are likely to occur, however it is currently impossible for them to be able to say when. For example, seismologists had warned that a magnitude 7.0 or greater event was expected to occur on the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden fault system (which caused the very destructive earthquake which affected Haiti in January 2010) due to the accumulated strain that had built up along the fault zone, however they were not able to state exactly when it would occur. For more information please see the related question.
When do scientist predict the next major earthquake will occur in California?
Sometime in the 30 year span of 2010-2040scientists are predicting that southern California will be the location of a major earthquake that measures at least 67 on the Richter scale.
