HAZARD EVENT PREDICTION

Write two sub-headings in your notes:

1. Estimates [predictions] of the probability [in space and time] of an earthquake occurring in San Francisco.

2. Estimates of the potential impact in lives and property of an earthquake hazard in San Francisco.

https://youtu.be/8Z5ckzem7uA

How can EQ’s be predicted? Write notes on 2 methods used…

• http://tc.engr.wisc.edu/uer/uer96/author3/index.html

• http://science.howstuffworks.com/nature/natural-disasters/earthquake7.htm

• http://www.livescience.com/6935-method-promises-earthquake-prediction.html

• Also, use the .ppt entitled “EQ Prediction Methods”.

For your MEDC and LEDC EQ Case Studies…

• Had the earthquake been predicted?

• What degree of prediction had been given?

• What actions [if any] had been taken due to the predictions?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YudY7b_gf6U&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdHofZVyalQ&feature=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nZ0efgy3jQ&feature=player_embedded