Question: Research the current state of earthquake prediction. Have we made any progress in recent years? Are other countries making progress? How far away are seismologists from being able to accurately predict earthquakes? Go beyond what was discussed in class. The Current State of Earthquake Prediction For my research project I have chosen the topic of earthquake prediction and the current state and accuracy at which this is possible. Earthquake prediction is a very tricky business in the first
for attempting to forecast an earthquake or volcano. Forecasting an earthquake or eruption saves lives and property, mainly by preparation, as there is no way to prevent these events with today technology. On February 4th 1975 in Haicheng China there was a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. Over a period of months there were changes in elevation in land, ground water and unusual animal behavior which are all precursors to an earthquake. Days before the 7.5 magnitude earthquake there were foreshocks that triggered
and harm not only fish and aquatic animals but also people use the polluted water. Air pollution caused by over urbanization are among the most severe problems... ... middle of paper ... ...is event ‘ just a coincidence because several small earthquakes happened before the big one’ ( Zhang, 2008), but it proved that if we can predict hazards accurately, much loss can be saved. Just like above, sustainable development helps a lot in dealing with problems caused by urbanization. References: 1
Have you ever made a prediction that has become true? Throughout history, people, mostly scientist, have made predictions about the end of the world. These predictions are usually made at the start of a new era or when a change in Earth or in the universe is present. Most people become erratic when they hear things like this, while others believe that predictions are just a way to get some attention in media. Nowadays, we are living in a world whose resources are vanishing and that is full of contamination
Society is increasingly subjected to predictions on subjects as diverse as economic development, finance, fashion and even relationships. For instance, Economists forecast the gross domestic product of countries; Financial Analysts model the likely increase in earnings per share of a company based on potential sales of future products; Fashion forecasters predict how the mood of consumers determine the styles for next season’s haute couture collections; and websites encourage a person to input data
Astrology and Its Role in Our World Have you ever wondered what the signs of the Zodiac means? When we turn on the TV it seems we always see an advertisement on horoscope predictions. People call in and get the predictions they have been looking for. When the newspaper first arrives, some people go to the horoscope section first. They base the entire day or entire week on the report they get. It seems that this phenomenon is something all new, or is it? Astrology has been around since ancient
I chose to research earthquakes and the prediction of earthquakes because I was curious as to how they work. In this paper, I will discus the history of earthquakes, the kinds and locations of earthquakes, earthquake effects, intensity scales, prediction, and my own predictions. An earthquake can be defined as vibrations produced in the earth's crust. Tectonic plates have friction between them which builds up as it tries to push away and suddenly ruptures and then rebounds. The vibrations can range
king for which he was presented with three hundred gold crowns. After being worn out from the carriage ride home he decided t... ... middle of paper ... ... predictions are fake many do believe that he could accurately predict the future. Lets just think for a second, What could I predict for the future that will ensure my prediction to come true? The first thing that I would do is predict something to happen with fire. Come on how many events in the past, present, and future result in a fire
Earthquakes belong to the class of most disastrous natural hazards. They result in unexpected and tremendous earth movements. These movements results from dissemination of an enormous amount of intense energy in form of seismic waves which are detected by use of seismograms. The impact of earthquakes leaves behind several landmarks including: destruction of property, extensive disruption of services like sewer and water lines, loss of life, and causes instability in both economic and social components
damage and affect that the tsunami and earthquake had on the nations that it hit. Also some of the information in the articles was to make aware of the efforts other nations were doing to help those affected. Other articles explained the origin of such catastrophes. For example, one article explains how many years of built up strain on 2 faults in the, what is known as the Sumatra Subduction Zone, suddenly slipped past each other creating an earthquake. From which the Tsunamis that hit the
“A historian’s task is to understand the past; the human scientist, by contrast, is looking to change the future”. To what extent is this true in these areas of knowledge? A historian is a person, who studies about the past through analyzing events using material written down at the time of a particular event, through archeology and through witnesses of past events. Then by, analyzing the past events, a historian is looking to make us know what, when, why and how that event occurred and what where
On Tuesday January 12 a massive earthquake directly hit the city of Haiti. The earthquake was an impressive magnitude of 7.0 which is literally devastating and killed thousands of people. This massive earthquake arose along a fault that runs directly through Haiti. The fault line that caused the earthquake had not caused a significant quake since the year 1770.The fault is positioned between the Caribbean and North American plates. These plates are always sidling further and further past each other
Damage From Earthquakes Than MEDC's A MEDC is a more economically developed country; therefore it can afford to spend money on improving the countries stability and helping to decrease the damage from an earthquake. An example of a MEDC is Kobe, in Tokyo, where in January 1995; an earthquake that measured 7.5 on the Richter scale hit the city. A LEDC is a less economically developed country and therefore cannot afford to spend money to protect the country from earthquakes. An example of
Science of Volcanic Activity Prediction Since the dawn of history, volcanoes have been an awe inspiring feature of the earth that has frightened and intrigued mankind. Volcanoes have taken the lives of over 250,000 people in the last three hundred years and changed the lives of millions of others, but up until recently humans have had very little understanding of the volcanic processes that presage an eruption. The advent and implementation of new technologies and scientific methods has allowed
The End of the World Have you ever wondered when the world is going to come to a stop?. Have you ever stopped to think about all of those physic predictions that so many have made? I hope to provide an insight to the world of Armageddon. It is almost inevitable that the world and the human race end someday, but just how soon? Millennialists, people who believe that the world is going to end on a set date saying that the date will be May 5, 2000. If their calculations are right, then we only have
volcano and earthquake monitoring. Some say that the governments money should go towards other things. Others oppose to the lack of funding. In the interest of saving lives volcano and earthquake monitoring is essential for the safety of people near volcanoes, or living on fault lines. If people are unaware of the danger they might be in, evacuations will be nearly impossible. If the earthquake or volcano is highly destructive, hundreds upon thousands of people could die. Earthquakes are one of
changes, and recent earthquakes. All of this impact of Mother Nature left a tremendous effect in our lives. My research paper focuses on “Earthquakes”. How do we define earthquakes?. According to Oxford dictionary “Earthquake is a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth's crust or volcanic action”. Earthquakes always been considered as one of many epitome of natural disasters that changes many lives, earthquakes causes
Introduction to Earthquakes An earthquake is the shaking of the ground caused by sudden release of energy inside the earth's crust. It's the breaking and moving of tectonic plates along a fault line. Earthquakes can range in size from weak where we don't feel them to extremely violent where they actually thow people around and destroy cities. They may be a result of geological faults or other activites such as volcanoes, landslides, mine blasts and nuclear tests. An earthquake is not always naturally
On Earthquakes An earthquake is a shaking or trembling of the crust of the earth caused by underground volcanic action or by the breaking and shifting of rock beneath the surface. The volcanic action and shifting rocks create strain which continues to build to a sudden release of pressure resulting in a shock wave. The vibrations produced in the crust can vary from barely noticeable to enormously destructive. Shock waves can be classified into two broad categories. Waves that send particles
Earthquake and Volcanic Hazards in the Caribbean If one took this statement to mean in recent times, it would not be fair to make such a statement as Caribbean people have not had to deal with earthquake hazards as they have the volcanic hazards; and one can’t say they find it difficult to respond to the earthquake hazards. The five major natural hazards that threaten the Caribbean are hurricanes, floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis, with earthquakes being the least common