This document summarizes an exploration of earthquake data. It finds that earthquakes are most common around plate boundaries, with larger quakes occurring where plates converge. Nearly half of large quakes (over magnitude 7) happen within 100 miles of a convergent boundary, and over 70% are within 200 miles. Key factors that influence earthquake prediction are stress levels between plates, the time since the last quake, and whether the boundary is convergent or transform. Most big quakes strike around plate boundaries.

1. Earthquake Data ExplorationBy: Spencer Morris

2. Part 3: Question 1: -What do you notice about the distribution of these earthquakes? Answer: The earthquakes are most common around the plate boundaries. Question 2: - How does the distribution of earthquakes compare to the others. Answer: Larger earthquakes tend to happen where plates combine. They occur most often around the Ring of Fire.

3. Part 3:Question 3: What type of plate boundary is associated with earthquakes that have a magnitude of 7.0 or greater?Answer: Large earthquakes usually occur where there are convergent plate boundaries. Question 4: What percentage of big earthquakes occur within 100 miles of a convergent plate boundary?Answer: 47% of large earthquakes. Question 5: What percentage of big earthquakes occur within 200 miles of a convergent plate boundary?Answer: 71% of large earthquakes.

4. Part 4:Top Ten List (revised): East Coast of Asia and surrounding islandsbecause many earthquakes have happened in places near here often. The Californian Coast because they lie on a convergent plate boundary. Middle-Eastern countries because many earthquakes appear here. Central America because it lies on a convergent plate boundary. South America because it has had many past earthquakes. Alaska because it lies on a convergent plate boundaryMid Atlantic because many past earthquakes have occurred here. Southern Oceans, near the Antarctic because many past earthquakes have occurred here. East of Africa because a high concentration of earth quakes have occurred here. Caribbean Islands because many they have a high concentration of earthquakes throughout the past year. Screenshot used to get info

5. Part 4 Continued: Question 1: Which places are "overdue" for an earthquake? Answer: The Californian Coast are due for an earthquake. Question 2: What new tools or techniques are seismologists using to help them better predict earthquakes?Answer: Seismologists are using satellite technology to predict earthquakes. Also, they are using InSar as a more in-depth method. They are also using magnet signals. Question 3: What have you learned about earthquakes and earthquake prediction?Answer: I have learned that earthquakes can take long times to be created. This means that large earthquakes could take long times to be created. I have also learned that scientists are not able to provide warning for earthquakes in the near future. Lastly, I have also learned that scientists have been able to come with a few methods to predict earthquakes. These methods can detect when high stress levels are building, but they take do take to take time to observe the data.

6. Part 4 ContinuedQuestion 5: What factors influence earthquake prediction?Answer: Stress between plates can influence earthquake prediction. It can show that an earthquake is coming. The time since the last earthquake can also be a factor. If the boundary is convergent or transform can also be an important factor. Question 6: Where on Earth do most of the really big earthquakes strike?Answer: Most big earthquakes strike around plate boundaries.

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