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In theory, 10 magnitude 5.4 quakes will cause a lot less damage than a single 6.4 magnitude quake. But of course if that energy were to be dissipated in micro-
by Symmetry 8y ago
In theory, 10 magnitude 5.4 quakes will cause a lot less damage than a single 6.4 magnitude quake. But of course if that energy were to be dissipated in micro-quakes instead the 5.4 quake is much worse.
- madez 8y agoIt isn't certain that an earthquake would happen either way. Take the example of a spaghetti noodle. If you bend it and it breaks, it releases a lot of energy due to the bending stress. If you introduce a defect in the middle of it, it breaks before building up that much stress. However, we don't know if whatever is bending the noddle would eventually do so until it breaks. Maybe it wouldn't.
- lifeformed 8y agoPlus, knowing exactly when the quake will happen can reduce a lot of damage. You can stop surgeries, trains, and stuff during that time if you have a warning.