Frequently Asked Questions
- Can animals predict earthquakes?
- Can some people sense that an earthquake is about to happen (earthquake sensitives)?
- Is there earthquake weather?
- Are there more earthquakes in the morning/in the evening/at a certain time of the month?
- Can the ground open up during an earthquake?
- Will California eventually fall off into the ocean?
- Do earthquakes cause volcanoes?
- Can you prevent large earthquakes by making lots of small ones, or by "lubricating" the fault with water or another material?
- What is the "Triangle of Life" and is it legitimate?
- How can I prepare my building and community?
- How do I identify and fix potential hazards within my building?
- How should I secure items like furniture and electronics in my house?
- How can I make my water heater earthquake safe?
- How can I prepare children for an earthquake?
- How can I protect myself if I am physically challenged?
- How can I protect myself if I am elderly?
- How should I prepare my pets for an earthquake?
- How do I create disaster supplies kits?
- How do I identify and fix weaknesses in the structure of my building?
- What should I do immediately after the shaking stops?
- How can I protect myself during an earthquake?
- What should I do if I'm indoors during an earthquake?
- What should I do if I am driving during an earthquake?
- What should I do if I am outdoors during an earthquake?
- What should I do if I am in a stadium or theatre during an earthquake?
- What should I do if I am in a high-rise building during an earthquake?
- What is the magnitude of an earthquake and how is it measured?
- Can we cause earthquakes? Is there any way to prevent earthquakes?
- What do we know about the interior of the Earth?
- What is plate tectonics?
- What is a fault and what are the different types?
- What is the relationship between faults and earthquakes? What happens to a fault when an earthquake occurs?
- How do we know a fault exists?
- What is an earthquake and what causes them to happen?
- At what depth do earthquakes occur?
- What is surface faulting or surface rupture in an earthquake?
- Foreshocks, aftershocks - what's the difference?
- Can the position of the moon or the planets affect seismicity?
- Two earthquakes occurred on the same day. Are they related?
- Do earthquakes occur in Antarctica?
- What is the significance of the depth of an earthquake?
- What is the relationship between faults, earthquakes, and plate boundaries?
- What is the energy of an earthquake?
- Is there a correlation between the earthquake's magnitude and its depth?
- What is a hotspot and how do they affect volcanoes?
- What is forecasting (in contrast to prediction)?
- What is probabilistic forecasting?
- Are earthquake forecasts currently being made?
- What methods are currently used for earthquake forecasting?
- How are probability forecasts typically validated?
- How does OpenHazards validate its forecasts?
- What magnitude earthquakes can OpenHazards forecast?
- Is there any way to predict where the next big earthquake is likely to occur?
- Is the seismic gap theory valid and reliable?
- What is a hurricane?
- What is a typhoon?
- What is a tropical cyclone?
- What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?
- What is considered a major hurricane?
- In which categories are most hurricanes?
- Which hurricane/tropical cyclone was the deadliest?
- Which hurricane/tropical cyclone lasted the longest?
- Which hurricane/tropical cyclone was the strongest?
- Which hurricane/tropical cyclone was the largest?
- What is the size of the typical hurricane/tropical cyclone?
- What is the average size of the eye of a hurricane?
- How many hurricanes have been in existence at once?
- Which way do hurricanes/tropical cyclones spin?
- What is a storm surge?
- When is a hurricane/tropical storm watch put into effect for a specific region?
- When is a hurricane/tropical storm warning put into effect for a specific region?
- What is a flood?
- What causes a flood?
- Why should we worry about flooding?
- What's the difference between a flood and a flash flood?
- How can I find out if I am in danger from a flood or if flooding has already occurred in nearby locations?
- How can I find out how severe a flood is likely to be?
- What is a river forecast?
- How are river forecasts made?
- What should I know about flood insurance?
- What is the National Flood Insurance Program?
- Who must purchase flood insurance?
- What should I know about inland flooding caused by hurricanes/tropical cyclones?
- What are the hazards of walking or driving a vehicle through floodwaters?
- What can I do to avoid getting caught in dangerous flooding?
- What is a wildfire?
- What are the causes of wildfires?
- Where do wildfires occur?
- Is there a wildfire season?
- What is a fire tornado?
- What should I keep in mind while building a house in an area prone to wildfires?
- How can I safeguard my home from wildfires?
- What should I do if a wildfire is threatening the area where I live?
- What is wildfire suppression?
- What can my neighborhood do to minimize the threat of wildfires and to keep residents safe?
- What is the relationship between faults, earthquakes, and plate boundaries?
- Is there any way to predict where the next big earthquake is likely to occur?
- Is the seismic gap theory valid and reliable?
- What is the energy of an earthquake?
- Is there a correlation between the earthquake's magnitude and its depth?
- What is a hotspot and how do they affect volcanoes?
Poll
MegaCities: Top 10 Most At-Risk Cities
1. | Tokyo | 68 |
2. | Los Angeles | 25 |
3. | Manila | 18 |
4. | Bandung | 17 |
5. | Santiago | 16 |
6. | Nagoya | 9.4 |
7. | Osaka | 9.4 |
8. | Jakarta | 9 |
9. | Lima | 8 |
10. | Chengdu | 7.5 |