why do scientists search for ways of predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

Answer 1

Earthquakes and volcanoes tend to be bad for the people that live near them. Scientists like to predict them to help people avoid being killed by them.

Answer 2

Other than predicting what one volcano will do, scientists study volcanoes and earthquakes to predict what other volcanoes and earthquakes will do. Study of volcanoes and fault lines can help determine how each eruption or earthquake occurred (what led to the incident?). If there is a similiar volcano or fault line somewhere else on earth, scientists can make models of how that active volcano or fault line will react to certain conditions based on what they have learned from other disasters.

Answer 3

1. An earthquake/tsunami warning and monitoring system can be installed. These systems detect tremors or any changes in the Earth's crust. 2. Public education is another way of raising awareness for citizens living in quake-prone areas so that they know what to do when disaster strikes. 3. Infrastructure such as buildings and bridges can be restructured or reinforced to ensure minimal damage during earthquakes. In response to your second question, scientists search for ways so that they will be able to better prepare the public for disasters, so that citizens can evacuate the city in time, thus minimising damage and loss of human lives.

Answer 4

if we are able to predict them in advance we can move people, pets, autos, and so forth out of the danger zone.