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FAQ's about Earthquakes
How can I report an earthquake experience or related observation?
Can I get on a list to receive an e-mail message when there is an earthquake?
Are there more earthquakes in the morning/in the evening/at a certain time of the month?
Where can I see current or past seismograms?
Can some people sense that an earthquake is about to happen? (earthquake sensitives)?
Where can I search an earthquake catalog for past events?
Can the position of the moon or the planets affect seismicity?
Can you prevent large earthquakes by making lots of small ones, or by "lubricating" the fault with water?
There have not been many earthquakes lately. Does that mean a big one is coming?
Can you predict earthquakes?
What is an earthquake and what causes them to happen?
Can earthquakes trigger volcanic eruptions?
Is there a relationship between large earthquakes (>M 6) that occur along major fault zones and nearby volcanic eruptions?
Can we cause earthquakes? Is there any way to prevent earthquakes?
Why are we having so many earthquakes? Has earthquake activity been increasing? Does this mean a big one is going to hit? OR We haven't had any earthquakes in a long time; does this mean that the pressure is building up and there will be a big one?
Can animals predict earthquakes?
Will California eventually fall off into the ocean?
Is there earthquake weather?
Where can I find current earthquake lists and maps?
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