Can scientists predict earthquakes? Why or why not?
1 Answer
Nov 17, 2015
Earthquakes are somewhat predictable buy monitoring the seismic activity of the likely areas.
Explanation:
Earthquakes are caused by tectonic activity. Scientists are able to monitor tectonic activity using seismographs. The problem is there is no absolute value of a seismic reading that states an Earthquake will occur and it is not 100% accurate that seismic activity will continue, increase or decrease over time.
Water levels may have a slight effect on seismic activity, but there is only very specific examples where it would have an effect.
