What was the main challenge in predicting major earthquakes as discussed in the introduction?

Seismology Concepts and Earthquake Impacts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Inability to identify earthquake-prone areas
Public fear and panic
Unreliable seismographic instruments
Lack of historical data
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What personal experience did the narrator share to illustrate the emotional impact of earthquake predictions?
Experiencing an earthquake in 1989
Mapping caves in an earthquake zone
Witnessing a major earthquake
Studying seismology at a university
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of Robert Mallett's work in the field of seismology?
He predicted the San Francisco earthquake
He coined the terms 'seismology' and 'epicenter'
He developed the elastic rebound theory
He invented the first seismometer
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which technological advancement allowed for the recording of the entire duration of an earthquake?
The seshi seismograph
The seismoscope
The electromagnetic seismometer
The vicer seismometer
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary cause of tectonic earthquakes according to the elastic rebound theory?
Seafloor spreading
Meteorological changes
Accumulated elastic energy along faults
Volcanic eruptions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it challenging to predict the exact timing of the next major earthquake?
Lack of historical earthquake data
Inability to measure plate stresses accurately
Unpredictable weather conditions
Insufficient seismographic technology
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant risk for societies located along the Pacific Rim?
Frequent volcanic eruptions
High population density
Strong to Great earthquakes
Old and brittle infrastructure
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