San Francisco (Crohn– A social media account claims that he has the ability to predict earthquakes Received more than 70,000 views In a site stating that the Gulf region has a very big opportunity for a large earthquake that struck the San Francisco Bay area on April 18 – the Great San Francisco earthquake in 1906. The officials reject this claim.
“A 48 -hour warning – the main earthquake is likely to be in the San Francisco Bay area, probably 75 miles from Santa Cruz, California,” says social media. “You can save lives by warning everyone you know in the San Francisco Bay area. Don’t remain silent – share the warning now.”
The account went earlier this month after publishing a similar message stating this A major earthquake will occur in southern California Between April 14 and 16. A 5.2 -magnitude earthquake hit San Diego on April 14 at about 10:08 am
Although the Southern California earthquake is in line with the timing of the prophecy, there is no known way to predict a large earthquake with any immediate accuracy.
“Usgs or any other scientists have not predicted a large earthquake,” Sobi said. “We can calculate the possibility of one in a specific area during a certain number of years.”
Sobi said that the actual prediction must determine three elements:
- History and time
- the site
- Size
Meanwhile, the social media account that allegedly expected earthquakes has published public earthquake prophecies for years, with very wrong results. X provided an additional context for social media account.
“There is no scientific basis for this prediction or any earthquake.” The context of the reader’s introduction Added by x readings. “Earthquakes are always possible in places like California, but the specific predictions do not perform better than random when tested. This user has published similar claims every few days since 2009.”
Seismologists warn that the residents of the Gulf region should always be ready for a large earthquake, which can happen at any time. The Ministry of Construction in San Francisco warns of the population of preparing for the next earthquake today.
“Earthquakes cannot be predicted as natural disasters with completely terrible effects,” says construction inspection department in San Francisco. “Take the necessary steps today to equip your property and family for the next emergency. We cannot predict the date of hitting the next natural catastrophe, but we can together take the following steps to prepare.”
Safety advice includes earthquakes:
- Put the emergency plan until you know who you find and where you can find it when a crisis occurs.
- Make sure to know where and how to close the tool services in your home or building.
- Founded book shelves and other heavy furniture to the wall studs.
- If you are inside when an earthquake occurs: drop, cover and formulate. Do not try to run out or stand at an entrance or near windows.
- Whether you are at home or at work, make sure you have an emergency set with supplies that last for at least 72 hours.
“The preparation for the earthquake should be part of the daily life of people living in California,” Sop said. “the The country’s earthquake alliance It has good resources to help people prepare, including Seven steps for the safety of the earthquake“