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Because earthquakes tend to occur where there are stresses in the crust which lead to the storage of energy in the form of elastic strain. This tends to occur at plate boundaries and this deformation can be monitored by scientists. This lets them know that an earthquake is likely to occur in a particular area, but it does not enable them to say when it will occur.
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Are hurricanes less predictible than tornadoes yes or no?
No, hurricanes are generally easier to predict. Hurricanes are much larger than tornadoes and occur over the course of days, as opposed to tornadoes which typically last a few minutes. As a result it is easier to study and monitor hurricanes and therefor predict them.
Why is it easier for people to keep safe from a volcanic eruption than from earthquake?
It is generally easier to predict and monitor volcanic activity compared to earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions typically give off warning signs such as increased seismic activity, gas emissions, and changes in the volcano's shape, allowing for more preparation time. In contrast, earthquakes strike suddenly and without warning, making it harder to predict and prepare for them.
What happens to sea waves when an earthquake is generated?
Sometimes a tsunami can occur after an earthquake has taken place. You can know when a tsunami will occur by the way the water reacts at a beach near the ocean. The water will start to pull away from the beach faster than a tide will. When this happens, the tsunami is about to strike.
What is the difference between the predictability and frequency of hurricanes and earthquakes?
Unlike an earthquake, scientists can track and predict a hurricane as it begins to develop as they take days to form. Earthquakes, by contrast, strike suddenly and without warning rarely lasting much longer than a minute. The only means of earthquake prediction we have involves risk assessment on a long term basis, for example estimating tha chances of a given area having a major earthquake in the next 50 years.
What is the difference between a 5.0 earthquake and a 6.0 earthquake?
The earthquake magnitude is a measure of the energy released during an earthquake. The scale is logarithmic, such that a magnitude of 6.0 releases about 32 times more energy than a magnitude 5.0 earthquake, and in turn more than 900 times more energy than a magnitude 4.0 earthquake.
Why is it easier to predict where an earthquake epicenter will occur than it is to predict when it will occur?
I think you mean when. Earthquakes are made by two plates in the ground moving against each other. Its it to predict where because if you are near a plate boundaries (where two plates meet) then it is more likely for an earthquake to occur.
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.
How do scientist predict earthquake?
Seismologists attempt to quantify the risk posed by a particular fault zone rather than state exactly when an earthquake will occur (as this is currently impossible).For more information, please see the related question.Yes Kashmir was predicted an earthquake but scientists predicted an atrocious earthquake which would wipe out most of India. But it gave the strength of 7.6 on the Richter scale which was less than they feared
Are hurricanes less predictible than tornadoes yes or no?
No, hurricanes are generally easier to predict. Hurricanes are much larger than tornadoes and occur over the course of days, as opposed to tornadoes which typically last a few minutes. As a result it is easier to study and monitor hurricanes and therefor predict them.
Why is it easier for people to keep safe from volcanic eruption than from an earthquake?
I doubt that either can be considered "easier to be safe from" than the other, it depends entirely on the magnitude of the event (i.e. amount of energy released).
How can a table listing of metals in an activity series be useful for prending whether a chemical reaction will occur?
An activity series of metals can predict whether a replacement (displacement) reaction will occur. You use the activity series to compare the reactivity of different metals in order to predict whether a replacement reaction will occur. A metal that is above another metal in the series will replace that metal in a compound.
Does an earthquake occur only in continental crust?
No, earthquakes can occur anywhere in the crust, oceanic crust or continental crust. An earthquake occurs when the hard brittle solid material of the crust fractures under stress. Earthquakes cannot occur deeper than the crust (the mantle is plastic and flows slowly under stress instead of fracturing, the outer core is liquid and flows even easier than the mantle).
How much warning is there before an earthquake?
There is typically very little to no warning before an earthquake occurs. While scientists can monitor seismic activity and identify areas with higher risk, they cannot predict exactly when an earthquake will happen. It is important to be prepared at all times for potential earthquakes.
Is it possible to have an event that causes more than one hazardous process to occur?
It is possible to have an event that causes more than one hazardous process to occur. An example is the landslide in Myanmar. Because of the heavy rains, a flood and landslide can both occur. Another example can be seen in the game Sim City. If there is an earthquake in the town, the earthquake can cause fires by the power lines.
Why is it easier for people to keep safe from a volcanic eruption than from earthquake?
It is generally easier to predict and monitor volcanic activity compared to earthquakes. Volcanic eruptions typically give off warning signs such as increased seismic activity, gas emissions, and changes in the volcano's shape, allowing for more preparation time. In contrast, earthquakes strike suddenly and without warning, making it harder to predict and prepare for them.
Can an aftershock of an earthquake be stronger than the earthquake itself?
Yes. However the preceding earthquakes (including the one that was originally the largest) are then downgraded or renamed as foreshocks and the new larger magnitude earthquake is termed the main shock.
Why is earthquake prediction still considered an elusive dream?
because as of now there still no one who knows how to predict them or even be able to sense them other than animals especially dogs.
