Why is the study of earthquakes so important?

Answer 1

It helps us to understand the changes taking place in the earth's crust and it helps us to corrolate the amount of damage done to the strength of the quake. It can also tell us some other important things such as if a volcano is becoming more or less active. It can tell us something about the size of a tsunami which could have been produced by the earthquake under water etc... so there are many reasons to understand and measure the strength of earthquakes.

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Answer 2

Well, first of all seismology is the study of earthquakes, and other propagation ofelastic waves through the Earth or through other planet-like bodies. Seismology helps us better understand the Earth and helping us understand its history. Its also important because it helps us find important resources.

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Answer 3

it is important because so we know when is about to accrue so we are prepared.