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Can We Predict Earthquakes? (Hint: No)

Can We Predict Earthquakes? (Hint: No)

FromShort Wave


Can We Predict Earthquakes? (Hint: No)

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Jul 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's a listener questions episode! Chuck, Short Wave fan, asks, "What is the current state of earthquake prediction systems?" For some answers, Emily Kwong chats with Wendy Bohon, a geologist and Senior Science Communication Specialist for the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS). To look at real-time seismic data from hundreds of locations around the globe, check out the IRIS Station Monitor. Have a question you want us to try answering? Email us at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Jul 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.