Frequently Asked Questions - Common Myths about Earthquakes
- Can animals predict earthquakes?
- Can some people sense that an earthquake is about to happen (earthquake sensitives)?
- Is there earthquake weather?
- Are there more earthquakes in the morning/in the evening/at a certain time of the month?
- Can the ground open up during an earthquake?
- Will California eventually fall off into the ocean?
- Do earthquakes cause volcanoes?
- Can you prevent large earthquakes by making lots of small ones, or by "lubricating" the fault with water or another material?
- What is the "Triangle of Life" and is it legitimate?
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MegaCities: Top 10 Most At-Risk Cities
| 1. | Tokyo | 68 |
| 2. | Los Angeles | 25 |
| 3. | Manila | 18 |
| 4. | Bandung | 17 |
| 5. | Santiago | 16 |
| 6. | Nagoya | 9.4 |
| 7. | Osaka | 9.4 |
| 8. | Jakarta | 9 |
| 9. | Lima | 8 |
| 10. | Chengdu | 7.5 |