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Earthquakes can never be predicted because Mother Nature is a surprise to us all
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 12y agoActually, they can. They use a scale called Richter scale to measure the earth's activity and movement.
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When is the next earthquake predicted for Memphis?
Probably the biggest problem with earthquakes is that they can't be predicted.
How are earthquakes and tsunamis alike?
There are similar in the following ways:Both are a kind of natural calamity.Both cause loss of lives and property.Both can't be predicted till now.
What are short-term predictions of earthquake behavior?
Short term predictions of earthquake behaviour or even earthquake predictions in general have not occured yet. Many even question if earthquakes will ever be able to be predicted. Even the earthquakes that have supposedly been predicted correctly have controversy behind the method
Can ken ring predict earthquakes in nz?
Yes, the major ones in the 2011 Christchurch series were predicted in his tweets and his website.
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.
When is the next earthquake predicted for Memphis?
Probably the biggest problem with earthquakes is that they can't be predicted.
Are earthquakes be predicted How?
They can't be predicted and that is the problem. Geologists monitor active faults for signs of movement.
Why was the Samoan earthquake not predicted?
You can't predict earthquakes
How are earthquakes predicted in California?
Earthquakes are very hard to predict a long time before they happen, they can only br predicted a few minutes before they are going to happen
How meteorologists forecast earthquakes?
Seismologists not meteorologists study earthquakes. Generally earthquakes can be predicted by measuring fore-quakes which often precede larger earthquakes.
Which person after Nostradamus predicted the earthquakes in the East?
Predicting earthquakes in the East is like predicting snow in the North.
Was the eruption of Eyjafjallajokull predicted?
The Eyjafjallajokull volcano was predicted because the only way was to see if there were any earthquakes or tremors or magma.
Can floods be predicted?
no it cant but it can in the future
Can earthquake can predicted in advance?
No, no it cant
How are earthquakes predicted in Japan?
they have machines that can detect movement in tectonic plates
Will there be a major earthquake in puerto rico in 2012?
Earthquakes cannot be predicted.
How were earthquakes predicted in ancient times?
animals would start to leave.
