Which earthquake in 1975 was successfully predicted, allowing an evacuation that saved thousands?
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1975 Haicheng earthquake
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Which earthquake in 1975 was successfully predicted, allowing an evacuation that saved thousands?
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1975 Haicheng earthquake
What is the name of the deadliest earthquake in history?
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1556 Shaanxi earthquake
What is the name of the largest earthquake in the United States?
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1964 Alaska earthquake
Which seismic wave is responsible for the rolling motion felt during an earthquake?
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Rayleigh wave
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What is the name of the deadliest earthquake in history?
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1556 Shaanxi earthquake
What is the name of the largest earthquake in the United States?
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1964 Alaska earthquake
Which seismic wave is responsible for the rolling motion felt during an earthquake?
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Rayleigh wave
Which fault zone was responsible for the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
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Enriquillo–Plantain Garden fault
What is the name of the largest earthquake ever recorded?
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Great Chilean earthquake