«We suspect this could have accelerated
the occurrence of the earthquake.»
You can be reasonably prepared for an earthquake, as technology has vastly improved the ability to warn citizens of the possible
occurrence of an earthquake.
Not exact matches
On Monday, the Oklahoma government acknowledged the increasing danger
of man - made
earthquakes and said the state will take action to prepare for the quakes, which could do considerable damage since the state's building codes aren't as strict as those in states like California, where
earthquakes have long been regular
occurrences.
So far, no one has reported significant damage, though all
of these
occurrences are raising fears among experts that a major
earthquake is building.
The amount
of water pumped into fracking wells is the No. 1 factor related to
earthquake occurrence at Fox Creek, a large oil and gas production site in central Canada, researchers...
The
occurrence of the three
earthquakes induced a total
of 1.8 meters
of vertical displacement in the past 8500 years for a mean uplift rate
of 0.21 millimeters per year.
Although the rate
of subduction varies little along the entire arc, there are complex changes in the geologic processes along the subduction zone that dramatically influence volcanic activity, crustal deformation,
earthquake generation and
occurrence all along the western edge
of South America.
The U.S. Geological Survey at the Department
of the Interior seeks proposals for research on
earthquake occurrence and effects.
Occurrences of silent
earthquakes are also being reported in areas where flank failure is not an issue.
«If there's a lag in the
occurrence of induced
earthquakes, we expect there might be a similar lag in any effects
of a reduction in injections,» Walter said.
«From the results
of this study, the total volume
of injected fluid seems to be the factor that limits the magnitude, whereas the injection rate controls the frequency
of earthquake occurrence,» said McGarr.
The current state
of science related to the cause,
occurrence, and potential impacts
of induced seismicity (
earthquakes likely triggered by human activities).
These weaknesses in the data make it difficult to confirm that these behaviors are predictive — meaning they signal an
earthquake event before the event begins — rather than random
occurrences or behaviors linked to the initial stages
of an
earthquake, such as foreshocks.
Although the feasibility
of influencing the
occurrence of natural disasters such as tsunamis and
earthquakes is negligible, it is possible for people to act against climate change.
On the other hand, if your home is located in areas with high
occurrence of storms, fires or
earthquakes, you should expect higher premium
Increased seismicity (both in the number and intensity
of earthquake occurrences) in recent months is a sign that the magma that has been accumulating for decades is rising from deep within the earth.
The aftereffects
of historical
occurrences (iconoclasm), risk economics (implosions) and geological processes (
earthquakes & implosions) are revealed in fracturing and damage.
The preliminary location, size and focal mechanism
of the April 25
earthquake are consistent with its
occurrence on the main subduction thrust interface between the India and Eurasia plates.
He looked at the statistics
of 9 rainfall series, 12 varve series, 11 river series, 27 tree ring series, 1
earthquake occurrence series, and 3 Paleozoic sediment series.
By way
of analogy, the
occurrence of large
earthquakes is also very difficult to predict.
The lessee should determine the likelihood
of occurrence of such perils as floods,
earthquakes, landslides, or other phenomena called natural disasters and purchase protection in a separate clause or policy.
Most companies provide renters insurance rates to handle these
occurrences in separate policies or as riders to the main policy however coverage can be added if you live in a flood plain or
earthquake state such as California Once you've decided on the renters insurance company who will provide the policy for you, it is important to determine which type
of replacement calculation you will purchase with the policy.
Earthquakes in Washington may not be as numerous as those in other states, such as California, but these natural
occurrences happen in this state more often than some other areas
of the nation.
Occurrence of depressive tendency and associated social factors among elderly persons forced by the Great East Japan
Earthquake and nuclear disaster to live as long - term evacuees: a prospective cohort study
Despite the relatively frequent
occurrence of natural disasters, including wildfires and
earthquakes, the state has lower insurance costs than half
of the nation.
Then, with a volcanic blast, the fury
of a tornado or hurricane, an
earthquake, a mechanical malfunction, a man initiated attack, or natural
occurrences, our surroundings are altered: sometimes permanently.