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How are scientists trying to prevent another similar disaster like the 1906 Fransancisco earthquake?
Since then the science and technology of earthquake monitoring and detection has greatly improved. Seismographs are used to detect tremors in the earth crust from tectonic movements, and many stations on land, especially near faults, form extensive earthquake detection systems. Tsunameter stations may also be established near marine fault zones that measure changes in water pressure at great depths, a common symptom of the proximal earthquakes. Tsunameters report evidence of passing tsunamis via satellite to nearby Tsunami Warning Centers and the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory. Scientists working there compare information regarding the earthquakes that spawned the tsunami with the data from the Tsunameters to disseminate warnings to threatened coastal areas.
Most of the buildings in California especially near earthquake-prone zones along fault lines are constructed in ways that enable them to withstand earthquakes much better. The government has established building codes to enforce this. The government has also introduced various guidelines to citizens to give them advice on earthquake awareness and other measures, such as establishing gathering spots for earthquakes etc.
There are also numerous emerging technologies most of which involve remote sensing technologies. Some examples are satellites with advanced imagery and detection technology, which will have on them a series of instruments developed for this specific use. Radiation is emitted weeks prior to earthquakes, in the form of infrared radiation and also Extremely Low Frequency radiation. IR and ELF imaging technology could be used to continuously monitor tectonic movement, and based on trends developed and recognized over time, accurately predict the occurrence of an earthquake. Other technologies: superconducting antennae and solenoid coils; advanced radar and infrared cameras; advanced interferometric synthetic aperture radar...
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What is another variable besides damage that scientists measure to jugde the strength of an earthquake?
Scientists also measure the magnitude of an earthquake, which represents the total energy released at the source. Magnitude is typically measured on the Richter scale or the moment magnitude scale.
What do you call a natural disaster that happens after another natural disaster?
A natural disaster that occurs as a result of a previous natural disaster is often referred to as a secondary or cascading disaster. These can include events like flooding after a hurricane due to heavy rainfall, landslides following an earthquake, or fires ignited by volcanic eruptions.
Can a natural disaster cause people to move?
It depends what you mean by move. If you mean move like move from one place to another then I guess a tsunami can and an earthquake can.
Why do scientists need information from 3 cities to find the epicenter of an earthquake?
Scientists need information from at least three cities to determine the epicenter of an earthquake because each city provides a distance measurement to the epicenter. By triangulating these distances, scientists can pinpoint the intersection point, which represents the epicenter of the earthquake. Having data from three cities helps to confirm the location of the epicenter more accurately.
Another word for an earthquake's strength is what?
Another word for an earthquake's strength is magnitude. Magnitude is a measure of the size of the seismic waves produced by an earthquake.
What is another name for earthquake scientists?
Seismologist
How will a volcano eruption start another disaster?
A volcano eruption can cause an earthquake and or aftershocks
Was there another natural disaster other than the earthquake in Haiti?
Earthquakes and hurricanes. Earthquakes are: FAY, GUSTAV,HANNA and IKE.
What is another variable besides damage that scientists measure to jugde the strength of an earthquake?
Scientists also measure the magnitude of an earthquake, which represents the total energy released at the source. Magnitude is typically measured on the Richter scale or the moment magnitude scale.
What do you call a natural disaster that happens after another natural disaster?
A natural disaster that occurs as a result of a previous natural disaster is often referred to as a secondary or cascading disaster. These can include events like flooding after a hurricane due to heavy rainfall, landslides following an earthquake, or fires ignited by volcanic eruptions.
Can a natural disaster cause people to move?
It depends what you mean by move. If you mean move like move from one place to another then I guess a tsunami can and an earthquake can.
Another name for an earthquake?
Another name for an earthquake is a temblor.
What is another name for the strength of a earthquake?
Magnitude is another term for the strength of an earthquake.
When was Another Year of Disaster created?
Another Year of Disaster was created in 2011.
Why do scientists need information from 3 cities to find the epicenter of an earthquake?
Scientists need information from at least three cities to determine the epicenter of an earthquake because each city provides a distance measurement to the epicenter. By triangulating these distances, scientists can pinpoint the intersection point, which represents the epicenter of the earthquake. Having data from three cities helps to confirm the location of the epicenter more accurately.
When was Another Earthquake created?
Another Earthquake was created on 2002-09-03.
What is another name for the focus of an earthquake?
Another name for the focus of an earthquake is the hypocenter of an earthquake. This is the strongest point in the earthquake, like the eye of the storm.
