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To what extent can earthquakes be predicted?
List 8 methods or equipment which can help to predict an earthquake.
What role does a radon gas sensor play?
What role do satellite surveying and remote sensing play?
(Bonus: how accurate are they? how is the information received?)
What role do laser reflectors and levelling play?
What role does a seismometer play?
(Bonus: how does this contribute to the bigger picture?)
What role do gravity meters, magnetometers and electrical resistivity meters play?
What role does a strain meter play?
(Bonus: why may this be useful in LEDCs?)
What role does a water table level play?
What other atmospheric information may be useful in predicting earthquakes?
(Hint: visible light, infra-red)
(Bonus: give an example)
Give ways in which Japanese local authorities attempt to lessen the impact of an earthquake relating to buildings.
(Hint: there are 5)
Give other ways in which Japanese local authorities attempt to lessen the impact of an earthquake.
Give an example of the fatal effects of non-earthquake proof structures.
What solution may be put in place to make existing structures (e.g. freeways) more earthquake proof?