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JordanAnyone living in an area prone to earthquakes can be affected, regardless of age, gender, or socio-economic status. The impact of earthquakes can vary from property damage to loss of life depending on factors like proximity to the epicenter and building structures. Preparedness and awareness can help mitigate the effects of earthquakes on communities.
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What season do earthquakes occur?
Earthquakes are not a seasonal phenomenon and so the time of year has no effect on the occurrence of earthquakes. As such, earthquakes can happen at any time of the year as they occur independent of weather and climate.
What does earthquake prone mean?
"Earthquake prone" means an area or region that is particularly susceptible to experiencing earthquakes due to its geological characteristics and history of seismic activity. These areas are more likely to be affected by earthquakes compared to others.
How many nuclear reactors were affected by the earthquake?
As of 2021, only two nuclear power plants were affected by earthquakes – Fukushima Daiichi and Onagawa. Both facilities experienced damage following the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in 2011.
Did California just have an earthquake?
We don't know how to predict earthquakes. Given California's history and that it is on a fairly active fault line we can say that it will certainly continue to have earthquakes and at some point there will be a big one. But as to when, no one knows.
How many major earthquakes above 7.0 happen each year in the world?
On average, there are around 15-20 major earthquakes (magnitude 7.0 and above) per year worldwide. These events can cause significant damage and impact communities in the affected regions.
