Okay so this whole earthquake stuff is scaring me. i have some questions.?

Question

Okay so is there a possibility that what happend in china will happen here in california?

and how r people so sure that california will have a big earthquake??

what do people have to do when an earthquake occurs?

how do people stay safe?

Answer 1

Yes, it depends on the fault. Like San Adrea's. We are expecting a 7.9 to 8.2. This is a big fault. This earthquake its not going to be a thirty second earthquake, the fault is to big. Its going to take time to go from one section of the fault to another. It could be as long as a minute until two even. But on the other hand our buildings are much safer. But in the 1994 Earthquake the building three block down from mine co lapse, killing everyone on the bottom floor.

Answer 2

NO.

Scientist are sure it will happend before 2037 and it will surpass 6 magniture

THere are sevral ways to prepare for one. one is to just keep your house safe, and have records and important stuff liek food ready incase something big was to happend

Answer 3

There are several scientists working to predict the earthquakes.Their effort is not yet success.But I am working in early warning systems.That have proved its capability on many occasions.

1. Seismic gape: - The earthquake at a particular place may occur for every fixed gape of time. By knowing the past records of the quakes affected at that place may help to decide when the earthquake is next due.

2. Planet position.: - When the stress is accumulated at the tectonic plate boundary and the same time if the position of more than 2 planets comes in a straight line this may help to accelerate the earthquakes. There fore the full moon days and new moon days are more vulnerable days for earthquakes. Some time this method fails why? Think of a sick patient. New moon and full moon days are dangerous for only sick patents. These days will not affect the healthy people. The same way if there is no accumulated stress at the tectonic plate boundaries no need to worry about the planet positions.

3. Sun rays falling method: - If you observe the position of the sun rays falling on our wall at a particular time on all days it should form an angular infinity symbol. If there is any deviation in its path it means that there is some difference in height of the earth. That means some strain noticed at that place. Somebody claims that they can predict the place of epicenter by observing this. The laser beam measuring method of earth height from satellite also will help.

4. MDCB:- Chinese scientist claims that they can predict up to 60 % accuracy by sensing electro magnetic rays.

5. Cloud forming: - Few hours to a few days before the occurrence of earthquakes a cloud reader claims that he has noticed a peculiar mosaic type of formation .We may also notice some lightening in the sky.

6. By sound :- A professor from Ajmeer University claims that he was able to hear a low frequency noise under 125 meter depth in a bore well. The same thing was reported by one Mr. Nair that he heard some roaring noise under the earth one week before the occurrence of earthquake in Gujarat.

7. By frequency of waves :- Mr Richter Allen of Berkley University claims that he can decide the magnitude of earthquake just 4 seconds after observing the frequency of the primary wave. Present method needs the full seismographic picture to find the real magnitude that too from as many places as possible to have fairly accurate results. His claim has got some truth because when there is a slip of bigger tectonic plate the frequency of quake will be less. If a small tectonic plate slips the frequency of the waves will be more.

8. There are several changes in nature and in the behaviors of animals and birds can be observed before an earthquake and Tsunami. The water level in well may change. Stay away from beaches if you sense earthquake waves. The Tsunami may attack long after the shaking is stopped. I wrote several articles on these subjects.

Have one simple earthquake alarm installed in your house.

Read my answers in other questions for more informations.

Answer 4

Scientists warn that with such a quake now almost statistically guaranteed, residents and state officials must focus on earthquake preparedness. Aside from stressing the importance of individual preparedness with things like earthquake kits and customized emergency supplies, special importance is being placed on building construction and ways to reduce the billions of dollars in damage that will inevitably result. More frightening is the fact that while a 6.7 has a 99.7% likelihood of occurrence, a 7.5 or greater has a 46% chance of striking in the next 30 years (WGCEP 2007 Report). These numbers are alarming. More importantly, they’re a warning. Now is the time to prepare.

Currently, predictions are vague at best. By studying historical earthquake records, monitoring the motion of the earth's crust by satellite, and measuring with strain monitors below the earth's surface, researchers can project a high probability of an earthquake in a certain area within about 30 years. But short-term earthquake forecasting just hasn't worked.

Although there are no guarantees of safety during an earthquake, identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can save lives and significantly reduce injuries and property damage.

Six Ways to Plan Ahead - www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/index.sht...

Answer 5

there will most likly be an erthquake in california but prabably not to big      california is lokateed near a falt line wich is ware big rocks underground none ase plates rub to gather this makes an erthcwake    see if ur house can be arcatecturaly bult stronger

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Answer 6

unfortunately with our present technology we cannot accurate forecast an event such as earthquake.

However there are things that you can do to improve your chances of surviving the earthquake.

1) Run to an open area (where the ground is not cracking apart)

2) Do not try to stay at home or hide under a table you will be buried alive if your house/building happens to collapse and it will most likely to have happen if its a earthquake of greater than 8.0

3) Stay away from tall structure or building.

4) Prepare a bag pack with high energy bar and water, and other things that you feel it is critical for you to bring. (A small First Aid kit is good to bring along) Should not be too heavy so you can run with it on your back.  Remember your bag should not be more than 6KG.

-2 liter of water (2kg)

-20 energy bars (estimated 2kg)

-First aid kit (300g)

-other important document or things.

- Mobile phone with Extra fully charge battery ( Call for help ?)

- torch light - with battery (Night use or using it as signaling)

- lighter (When you need a fire?)

- a long sleeve shirt or jacket (in case it happen during winter)

When an earthquake is felt when you are at home. Run out of your house with the bag pack immediately.

This should allow you to survive for at least 5 days.  I am sure within the first few hours help will be there unless it is an global event where hundreds of earthquake occurred at the same time global. Don't worry it is very unlikely.