2007-03-04 20:44:06 · 10 answers · asked by Butterfly 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
It is quite common to expect earthquakes in that part of world. Because it falls on the seismically very active zone and e quakes are highly probable.
SanAndreas fault line and associated fractures of the great "Ring of fire" encompassing the Pacific plate edges out along the coast of California and so it is not a surprise if a catstrophic Quake occur.
The comming of a big one should never be guessed but should be expected and be adequetly be prepared to both react at the instance and also be prepared to meet the aftermatn consequeces.
2007-03-05 00:16:15 · answer #1 · answered by anusen1970 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Statistically, the big one is overdue. The plates are setting up for a big release, so say the geologists. The longer the delay, the bigger the release of energy.
I have a historical geology book that was written in the early 80s. It has a whole chapter on the geology of New Orleans, and the author wrote that NO is a flood disaster waiting to happen. The author also has a chapter on the San Andreas fault, and he wrote that it's gonna go with a big bang soon too.
2007-03-05 10:10:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible; nobody really knows. But the good thing is that many small earthquakes often reduces the pressures so that the "Big One" doesn't hit. That's the problem, you see. Sometimes the big one hits after smaller shocks, and sometimes the smaller shocks dissipate the stresses. Only time will tell.
2007-03-05 04:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by Jack 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Small earthquakes are not necessarily a precursor to the big one.
And it's coming, definitely within the next 25 years.
Do you have your earthquake kit put together?
2007-03-05 04:53:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you live in Sunny California you should always be ready for a major quake. Small tremors release energy and are a good thing. Major quakes usually come after the plate pressures have accumulated more energy.
2007-03-05 05:31:18 · answer #5 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?
I haven't felt any earthquake..I've lived here for all my twenty years and have only felt two big earthquakes.
The last one was in 05.
2007-03-05 04:47:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only time can tell.. I hope not cause I still would like to live my life...
2007-03-05 04:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
And by God, we better be prepared.
2007-03-05 04:46:23 · answer #8 · answered by Agent319.007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know, but I was so scared on thursday when I felt it.
2007-03-05 04:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. We just don't know when.
2007-03-05 04:58:55 · answer #10 · answered by gumtrees 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋