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One of the yet unconquered fears of mankind is that the best of seismologists can't tell when an earthquake is coming- only when an earthquake is likely.
Retired geologist Jim Berkland of Santa Clara County, California, proposed in the late 1980s that household pets are sensitive to impending earthquakes. He tested his theories by monitoring the local newspaper want ads for announcements of missing dogs and cats and reported a fairly high correlation between such reports and earthquakes within the next couple of days. Chinese geologists have been doing similar work by observing barnyard animals. It isn't known what the animals are sensing, but some theories suggest changes in the Earth's magnetic field, electric fields, or small infrasonic tremors that precede the main quake. Building electronic detectors of such phenomena that can automatically warn of earthquakes has been elusive. Mr. Berkland also combines animal observations with positions of the Sun and Moon. During a new moon, when the Moon is on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and is simultaneously at perigee (closest distance), gravitational pull on the Earth's crust is maximized, increasing the chances that an earthquake will be triggered. It gives clues about when a quake will occur, but not where.
What else can I help you with?
Is a 8.5 earthquake coming?
Yes. It is inevitable that a magnitude 8.5 or stronger earthquake will happen. Where or when is impossible to say.
How can you tell an earthquake is gonna happen?
No, they can't tell that it is a foreshock until a larger earthquake happens. (The largest main earthquake is called the mainshock)
Why didn't anyone tell me about that earthquake five minutes ago?
There was an earthquake five minutes ago
When where there earthquake?
With earthquakes, you really can't tell when or where they will occur.
Why is it important to us to identify areas which are prone to earthquake?
For those zone, We can take action to forecast its coming and then lessen the lose during the earthquake.
How do you tell if an earthquake is coming?
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What system can tell us that an earthquake is coming?
seismograph is how to measure the intensity the earthquake will be or was.
Can weather people tell if an earthquake is coming?
No. No one can predict an earthquake least of all a meteorologist. A geologist may be able to at some point in the future, but not now.
Does a small earthquake mean that a larger earthquake is coming?
Not always
What a seismograph tell you?
A seismograph is a device that measures and records seismic waves caused by earthquakes or other sources. It provides information about the magnitude, location, and depth of an earthquake by detecting the vibrations of the Earth's surface. Scientists use seismograph data to study earthquakes and assess seismic hazards in different regions.
How do you know when an earthquake is coming your way?
Earthquakes cannot be predicted with certainty, so it is difficult to know when one is coming your way. However, monitoring local seismic activity and having an emergency plan in place can help you be prepared in case an earthquake does occur. It's important to be aware of your surroundings and be ready to take cover if you feel shaking.
Are animals a good indicator of an earthquake coming?
yes most horses will stamp the ground and run away from humans when an earthquake is coming and animals that burrow will try to get underground
Is a 8.5 earthquake coming?
Yes. It is inevitable that a magnitude 8.5 or stronger earthquake will happen. Where or when is impossible to say.
How can you tell an earthquake is gonna happen?
No, they can't tell that it is a foreshock until a larger earthquake happens. (The largest main earthquake is called the mainshock)
What is a seismograph's purpose?
the purpose of the seismograph is that it tells you when a earthquake is coming. :)
How can you tell when a weather change is coming?
how can you tell when a weather change is coming
Why didn't anyone tell me about that earthquake five minutes ago?
There was an earthquake five minutes ago
