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sld1This document discusses earthquake data and patterns of earthquake distribution. It notes that earthquakes are often clustered along plate boundaries, particularly convergent boundaries, and that a large percentage of major earthquakes (over 7.0 magnitude) occur within 100-200 miles of a convergent plate boundary. It also lists 10 places that may experience future earthquakes and discusses new satellite technologies that can predict quakes days or weeks in advance.
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Most earthquakes occur around the Pacific Ocean and where tectonic plates meet, especially at convergent plate boundaries. Over half of large earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.0 or greater happen within 100 miles of a convergent plate boundary, and around 80% occur within 200 miles. Seismologists are using new tools like InSAR, infrared cameras, and satellite-based methods to better monitor and potentially predict earthquake activity.
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The document discusses earthquake data and distributions. It notes that earthquakes are distributed along boundary lines and near bodies of water. Earthquakes tend to occur in groups near convergent plate boundaries, which are shown as red lines on a map. Earthquakes with a magnitude of 7.0 or greater are associated with convergent plate boundaries. 48% of large earthquakes occur within 100 miles of a convergent boundary, and 76% occur within 200 miles. Places that may experience future earthquakes include parts of Europe, California, Mexico, Venezuela, and countries bordering the west coast of South America. New monitoring technology like satellites can now detect quakes days or weeks in advance. Most large quakes occur along continental plate boundaries.
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The document discusses earthquake investigation and prediction. It notes that earthquakes are commonly clustered along plate boundary lines, especially convergent boundaries. Approximately 50% of large earthquakes with magnitudes over 7.0 occur within 100 miles of a convergent plate boundary, and 75% are within 200 miles. The document also lists areas that are considered overdue for earthquakes, and discusses techniques like satellite monitoring that seismologists use to try and better predict quakes.
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This document summarizes key information about earthquake distribution and prediction. It finds that most large earthquakes occur near convergent plate boundaries, with 71% within 200 miles. New Zealand is identified as the next likely location for a major earthquake due to its position on the active Pacific plate boundary. Factors influencing predictions include prior seismic activity and satellite monitoring of magnetic signals and infrared radiation.
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- 3. Part 3, Step 2 Q3 Q: How does the distribution of these earthquakes compare to others? A: That they are all in groups on/by the Convergent Boundary. And they are more near the oceans.
- 4. Part 3, Step 2 Q5 Q: What type of plate boundary is associated with earthquakes that have a magnitude of 7.0 or greater? A: The occur on Convergent boundaries because that is where the earth moves closer to each other.
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- 6. Part 3, Step 3 Q5 Q:What Percentage of big earthquakes occur within 200 miles of a convergent plate boundary? A: 977 out of 1286 so that is 76% of big earthquakes occur within 200 miles of a convergent plate boundary.
- 7. The list of ten places that I think will have earthquakes soon: China - Because many parts of it has recently had an earthquake. California - Because they get many that are fairly big. Southern part of Mexico - Because it is right on the boundary line. Chile - Because they get them with all the other places surrounding it. Italy - Because they have had a lot this past year. Japan - Because they have just had a big one and its right on a convergent line. Australia - Because they have had a small amount so I think that they are overdue for more. Netherlands - Because they are overdue for one. Alaska - Because it gets them with California and Mexico. London - Because they get little ones almost everyday.
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