FAQ - Common Myths about Earthquakes
Frequently Asked QuestionsCan you predict earthquakes?
Can animals predict earthquakes?
Can some people sense that an earthquake is about to happen? (earthquake sensitives)?
Is there earthquake weather?
Are there more earthquakes in the morning/in the evening/at a certain time of the month?
Can the ground open up during an earthquake?
Will California eventually fall off into the ocean?
Do earthquakes cause volcanoes?
Can you prevent large earthquakes by making lots of small ones, or by "lubricating" the fault with water or another material?
Can the position of the moon or the planets affect seismicity?
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?
What is the "Triangle of Life" and is it legitimate?
Where can I buy a Richter scale?
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