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Is an area that has already experienced past earthquakes more or less likely to experienced future earthquake than a area that has never had a earthquake?
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∙ 9y ago
yes as they are usually on the edge of tectonic plates which is the reason that the earthquake happened
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∙ 12y ago
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What are seismic gap?
a segment of an active fault zone that has not experienced a major earthquake over a span when most other segments have. such segments are probable sites for future major earthquakes
Could the Christchurch earthquake have been predicted?
No. There is no way of predicting earthquakes and it is unlikely that a method to do so will be developed in the near future.
How did the Haiti earthquake affect THE LAND?
Haiti's earthquake has effected it's future in so many ways that i think there will be more than over 100 earthquakes that will happen in the future
Can scientist predict earthquakes?
Earthquake prediction is currently not possible, as such, seismologists will attempt to quantify the risk posed by a particular fault zone rather than state exactly when an earthquake will occur. For more information, please see the related question.
What is the probability of future New Madrid earthquakes?
Very Good, infact it is already well over 100 yrs --over do.
What are seismic gap?
a segment of an active fault zone that has not experienced a major earthquake over a span when most other segments have. such segments are probable sites for future major earthquakes
Does an earthquake-zone level used to assess how likely an Ares is to have damaging earthquakes in the future?
earthquake zone level
Will medium sized earthquakes prevent larger earthquakes in the future?
In some areas, this is true. Earthquakes are often the result of unreleased, pent-up stress. If this stress is not released, there is a stronger chance of a more devastating earthquake occurring. However, the frequent occurence of more moderate earthquakes does not mean there is no chance of a major earthquake in the future.
How could you prevent a tsunami or an earthquake in the future?
You can't. Earthquakes and tsunamis cannot be prevented.
Why do people live in Kobe after the earthquake?
People live in Kobe after the earthquake because they believe that the impacts of future earthquakes will be reduced. They think this because they have been introduced to the 'Earthquake Emergency Plan'.
How long can an earthquake last?
till now maximum time earthquake has happened in Chile and that is 9.5 minutes we can't say if there are earthquakes in future for more time.
Could the Christchurch earthquake have been predicted?
No. There is no way of predicting earthquakes and it is unlikely that a method to do so will be developed in the near future.
How can collected data predict future earthquakes?
It gives them the information to predict the movements of the earthquake by the location it was in the time it hit and the damage it done so that data collected can help the data collectors predict where a future earthquake can and possibly hit.
How did the Haiti earthquake affect THE LAND?
Haiti's earthquake has effected it's future in so many ways that i think there will be more than over 100 earthquakes that will happen in the future
Is it predicted that there will be an earthquake in California?
Yes. Earthquakes are a common occurrence in California, and some of the faults have been known to produce major earthquakes. It is inevitable that more major earthquakes will strike California in the future, but there is no way of knowing when or where they will be centered.
What is the area along a fault where there has not been any earthquake activity in a long period of time?
A seismic gap, where future large earthquakes are expected.
Can scientist predict earthquakes?
Earthquake prediction is currently not possible, as such, seismologists will attempt to quantify the risk posed by a particular fault zone rather than state exactly when an earthquake will occur. For more information, please see the related question.
