Posted by
CowboyNeal
on from the plate-tectonics dept.
evilocity writes "A BBC story reports that scientists are now using satellite radar to study earthquakes and fault lines, gathering more data than was ever before possible. Already the findings are challenging current theories, but the practical goal of course is earthquake forecasting."
from the ring of fire...
by
greenguy
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· Score: 2, Insightful
We need this here in Managua. There was a report that a major earthquake was expected last week, but it didn't happen. Bizzarely, the media then said the danger was over. Given the history of this town, I don't buy that for a second. We are in danger of losing hundreds or thousands of lives (potentially including mine) at any moment, so any help is a big help.
-- What if I do the same thing, and I do get different results?
Re:What good would it do?
by
kfstark
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· Score: 2, Insightful
Remember: forecasting != predicting
Forecasting long term seismic activity is valuable for strategic plans including placement of emergency responders and updating of building codes. It _will_ happen, we just don't know exactly when. The best we can say is that the odds are higher here than there in the (relatively) near future.
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We need this here in Managua. There was a report that a major earthquake was expected last week, but it didn't happen. Bizzarely, the media then said the danger was over. Given the history of this town, I don't buy that for a second. We are in danger of losing hundreds or thousands of lives (potentially including mine) at any moment, so any help is a big help.
What if I do the same thing, and I do get different results?
Remember:
forecasting != predicting
Forecasting long term seismic activity is valuable for strategic plans including placement of emergency responders and updating of building codes.
It _will_ happen, we just don't know exactly when. The best we can say is that the odds are higher here than there in the (relatively) near future.