California Earthquake Prediction

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What did the team of USGS scientists predict in their ten-year survey on 'earthquake possibilities'?

A 30% possibility of an earthquake exceeding 8.3 magnitude in Mexico

A 40% possibility of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Baja California

A 50% possibility of a 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the Los Angeles area

A 60% possibility of an 8.3 magnitude earthquake before 2018 along the San Andreas or Hayward faults (correct)

What is the main responsibility for California's earthquakes?

The constant monitoring by scientists from the United States Geological Survey

The prosperity, climate, and ambiance of the state

The laissez-faire attitude of Californians towards potential danger

The fact that the state sits atop the San Andreas Fault (correct)

What was the magnitude of the seriously damaging earthquake in the Los Angeles area in 1994?

6.7 (correct)

7.2

7.0

8.3

What is the role of scientists at Menlo Park, near Stanford University?

Monitoring and studying fault systems to predict future earthquakes Signup and view all the answers

Why do more than 20 million people choose to live along the San Andreas Fault despite its frequent earthquakes?

Because their state has prosperity, an ideal climate, and a wonderful ambiance Signup and view all the answers

What was the alarming prediction made by scientists based on the ten-year survey?

The next big earthquake could strike California some time after the year 2020. Signup and view all the answers

Why is California known as 'Earthquake Country'?

Because it has experienced devastating earthquakes in the past and is prone to more in the future. Signup and view all the answers

What measures have been taken in California to mitigate earthquake damage?

Designing most buildings to withstand major earthquakes. Signup and view all the answers

What causes Californians to be worried about the next big earthquake?

The uncertainty of when and where the next big quake will strike. Signup and view all the answers

Why does the text mention Larry Wood living on the 'Hayward fault'?

As an example of someone who has experienced an earthquake firsthand. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What did the team of USGS scientists predict in their ten-year survey on 'earthquake possibilities'?

What is the main responsibility for California's earthquakes?

What was the magnitude of the seriously damaging earthquake in the Los Angeles area in 1994?

What is the role of scientists at Menlo Park, near Stanford University?

Why do more than 20 million people choose to live along the San Andreas Fault despite its frequent earthquakes?

What was the alarming prediction made by scientists based on the ten-year survey?

Why is California known as 'Earthquake Country'?

What measures have been taken in California to mitigate earthquake damage?

What causes Californians to be worried about the next big earthquake?

Why does the text mention Larry Wood living on the 'Hayward fault'?

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