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What is a area where few earthquakes have happened recently but will probably happen in the future?
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∙ 13y ago
If the part of the fault has had large earthquakes historically, then this may be a locked section, or seismic gap, where strain is building up for a future big earthquake. If there is no evidence of it having big quakes in the past then it may just not be very active.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere have currently been many aftershocks in Christchurch and there is probably going to be more.
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∙ 13y agoA seismic gap
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∙ 13y agoSeismic Gap (like the San Andreas fault)
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∙ 11y agoseismic gap
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∙ 13y agoSeismic Gap
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∙ 11y agoSeismic Gap
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What does the gap hypothesis state?
it states that sections of active faults that have had relatively few earthquakes are likely to be the sites of strong earthquakes sometime in the future!!!!!!!
What is the theory that sections of active faults that have had few earthquakes are likely to be sites of strong earthquakes in the future called?
it is called the gap hypothesis
Is there going to be an earthquake in California soon?
well either we will continue to feel small earthquakes or get around 8.0 earthquake, when, no one can say, but probably soonish. either way you should be prebared with extra food and water, a first aid kit, a tent and camping equiptment. those are the basic, you can go to your local fire station for a list of disastor preparedness items and a map of your area on where to find local shelters. Hope I Helped!
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.
What are the names of the future eras of the earth?
We don't know yet; they haven't happened for us to name them.
Are there places in the US where earthquakes will probably not occur in the near future explain your answer?
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How does mapping faults help predict earthquakes?
Geologists have developed instruments to measure changes in elevation in tilting of the land surface and ground movements along fault
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.
What is japan future plans for earthquakes?
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What can give a warning for earthquakes about one tenth of the time?
If you take the past earthquakes and study them and how they were you can find out about where some future earthquakes might be then you can provide a warning for earthquakes about 10% of the time.
What is the future tense of happened?
The future tense is 'will happen'
How do scientists plan to control earthquakes in the future?
Scientists have limited ways to predict earthquakes - ways that will always becoming improved, however the only way to stop earthquakes is to stabilize the rock deep beneath the earth's surface, a feat that will probably be attempted only in convenient circumstances for experimental purpose and with limited success.
How did Rose Tyler know that Donna Noble is going to die?
Her world is a bit into the future, she probably saw it before it happened.
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.
What has been done to prevent future earthquakes?
Government's have built houses with the safety requirements needed to help with earthquakes. not much else......
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?
yes as they are usually on the edge of tectonic plates which is the reason that the earthquake happened
What does the gap hypothesis state?
it states that sections of active faults that have had relatively few earthquakes are likely to be the sites of strong earthquakes sometime in the future!!!!!!!
