15.4 Flashcards
1
Q
is there a reliable way to forecast the exact time and location of the next earthquake?
A
no
2
Q
earthquake forecasting is based on what
A
calculations and probability
3
Q
the probability is based on 2 factors
A
1- history of earthquakes in the area
2- the rate at which stress builds up in the rocks
4
Q
what is a reliable indicator for predicting earthquakes in a certain area
A
the pattern of earthquakes in the past
5
Q
the history of an area’s seismic activity can be used to generate what
A
seismic-risk maps
6
Q
seismic gaps
A
place along an active fault that has not experienced an earthquake in a long time
7
Q
stress accumulation
A
the rate at which stress builds up in rocks is another factor seismotologists use to determine the earthquake probability along a section or fault
