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Sometimes it takes an inordinate length of time for a small population to develop to the point where they become independent. Can the length of time needed for a population to become independent be calculated? Explain
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Yes it can be calculated,not the actual figures but estimated.Populations that grow independent of their density often show exponential increases in number until acted upon by a major outside force, such as floods or droughts.
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INSTRUCTIONS (also attached in the files below):INTRODUCTION:This writing assignment involves the research, analysis, and writing on the San Andreas Fault System of California, with focus on the Southern California segment. The San Andreas Fault System (SAFS) is a network of related active faults that occur in California. Here, in Southern California, the SAFS is quite complicated and extensive, being nearly 200 kilometers wide - from the Salton Sea to Catalina Island - comprised of many interconnected, side-by-side, transform fault lines. Your textbook and the various websites listed below will be your primary sources of information.The assignment topic includes the review and discussion of the tectonic setting of Southern California, the development and evolution of the SAFS, the present day dynamics and activity of the SAFS in So Cal, and the associated seismic hazards and precautions of living on within or near the SAFS. 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Color your answer text with a different text color from that of the question set text. An example of the required writing format is linked in the assignment folder.5) Include a bibliography of the sources of information that you used at end of your paper. 6) Once you've written and edited your research assignment, then you can save it asSAFS_ASSIGN_YOUR NAME. Note that it helps me greatly in grading your response if you include your name in the title of your assignment document file. I prefer that you save it as a WORD .doc and .docx files, but .txt files are “OK”. DO NOT submit a .pages or .pdf file.Also note that using symbols such as “/”, “#” or “\” in your file name will cause uploading problems.7) Upload your completed research assignment as an ATTACHMENT with the above file name. To submit your assignment, click on the "Assignment" link and then click on the appropriate assignment title link (underlined). 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In other words, how much lateral wrenching movement occurs between the two adjoining plates when the fault zone breaks with sudden lateral offset during the quake.h ) What types of methods and tools are used by seismologists to monitor fault activity and fault displacement along the San Andreas Fault and its associated faults? In other words, how do seismologists measure and record fault stresses, and local movement on active faults? Briefly describe each method, including the specific types of scientific tools and equipment used. Note: You need to list and describe at least two different methods/tools for full credit.Part 3 – Quake Prediction and Hazards (5 points).a ) Can geologists accurately predict earthquakes in the SAFS, or anywhere else in theworld? For example, a seismologist at Cal Tech predicts that the southern segment of the San Andrea fault will rupture 10 miles NW of the town of Palm Springs on July 4th of 2020 with a magnitude of 7.9M. Is this currently possible or not? Why, or why not? Briefly explain why, or why not.b) Can geologists determine the statistical probability of when (how often and the odds of one occurring at any given time) a major earthquake will take place along a specific fault in theSAFS? For example, a seismologist at Cal Tech states that the probability that the southern segment of the San Andrea fault will rupture somewhere between Palmdale and Palm Springs with a magnitude of 7.9M in the year 2016 is roughly 1 in 500, and that that particular segment of the fault ruptures on average every 400 years or so. Why or why not? Briefly explain why or why not.c) Accurately define an “earthquake hazard". What are the specific types of seismic hazards associated with large earthquake events within the SAFS and the sorts of damage that it causes? Be thorough (you should have listed and described at least four types of earthquake hazards associated with a quake event.d) Which type of seismic hazard do you think are the most dangerous for the San Andreas fault system and why? What is the likelihood that a large SAF earthquake causes the formation of a tsunami (like in the movie “San Andres” with the Rock? Explain your answer as whether it’s likely or unlikely.e) List and discuss some the ways that governments, engineers and emergency agencies address those hazards, in terms of infrastructure (buildings, bridges, dams, power lines, roads, gas lines, etc) integrity, action protocols for dealing with these hazards: before, during, and after a big quake - everything they do to minimize negative effects? Try to be thorough.f) What are some of the most important things that you should do (or not do) DURING and AFTER a large earthquake - at home, at the office, and/or while driving?g) How currently prepared are you for a big earthquake? List and describe the various ways that you and your family can be best prepared for the coming "Big One" - at home, at the office, and/or while driving.h) How much has this research project increased your knowledge and understanding of the San Andreas Fault system? If you live in coastal California, did this research change your feelings about living here, in terms of comfort level and sense of personal security? In other words, are you any more or less frightened or concerned about being caught in a large earthquake someday?
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Which fault in Southern California is considered the most dangerous today and why?Part 2 – History of San Andreas Fault (5 points).a ) What is the total transform offset movement (in kilometers) along the San Andreas Fault,based on the roughly 20 million year life-history of the fault? This question is asking you howfar has the two adjoining plates moves laterally past each other in the last 20 million years. b) How do geologists determine the total amount of transform offset along the SAF? Thisquestion asks you how geologists go about finding clues (offset markers) to how much total lateral movement has occurred between the adjoining plates over the fault's 20 plus million history.c) What is the average annual slip rate measured along the San Andreas Fault proper? (Note that there may be slight variations in average slip rate for each of the three segments: northern, middle and southern).d) How do geologists determine the average annual slip rate along the SAF? Hint: It’s not by using a seismometer. Think about both collected real time data and historic datae) Great quakes or “Big Ones” have a Richter magnitudes of 7.8 or greater. When and where did the last two "Big Ones" (7.8M or larger earthquakes) occur along the San Andreas Fault? (List the location, year, and magnitude of each of the two great quakes).f) What is the average frequency, or recurrence rate, for a "Big One" quake along the San Andreas Fault? In others words, how often (how many years apart) do we get a "Big One" on the SAF? Again, this is only for quakes 7.8M or larger.g) Finally, what is the average rupture offset (in meters) for a "Big One" quake along the San Andreas Fault? In other words, how much lateral wrenching movement occurs between the two adjoining plates when the fault zone breaks with sudden lateral offset during the quake.h ) What types of methods and tools are used by seismologists to monitor fault activity and fault displacement along the San Andreas Fault and its associated faults? In other words, how do seismologists measure and record fault stresses, and local movement on active faults? Briefly describe each method, including the specific types of scientific tools and equipment used. Note: You need to list and describe at least two different methods/tools for full credit.Part 3 – Quake Prediction and Hazards (5 points).a ) Can geologists accurately predict earthquakes in the SAFS, or anywhere else in theworld? For example, a seismologist at Cal Tech predicts that the southern segment of the San Andrea fault will rupture 10 miles NW of the town of Palm Springs on July 4th of 2020 with a magnitude of 7.9M. Is this currently possible or not? Why, or why not? Briefly explain why, or why not.b) Can geologists determine the statistical probability of when (how often and the odds of one occurring at any given time) a major earthquake will take place along a specific fault in theSAFS? For example, a seismologist at Cal Tech states that the probability that the southern segment of the San Andrea fault will rupture somewhere between Palmdale and Palm Springs with a magnitude of 7.9M in the year 2016 is roughly 1 in 500, and that that particular segment of the fault ruptures on average every 400 years or so. Why or why not? Briefly explain why or why not.c) Accurately define an “earthquake hazard". What are the specific types of seismic hazards associated with large earthquake events within the SAFS and the sorts of damage that it causes? Be thorough (you should have listed and described at least four types of earthquake hazards associated with a quake event.d) Which type of seismic hazard do you think are the most dangerous for the San Andreas fault system and why? What is the likelihood that a large SAF earthquake causes the formation of a tsunami (like in the movie “San Andres” with the Rock? Explain your answer as whether it’s likely or unlikely.e) List and discuss some the ways that governments, engineers and emergency agencies address those hazards, in terms of infrastructure (buildings, bridges, dams, power lines, roads, gas lines, etc) integrity, action protocols for dealing with these hazards: before, during, and after a big quake - everything they do to minimize negative effects? Try to be thorough.f) What are some of the most important things that you should do (or not do) DURING and AFTER a large earthquake - at home, at the office, and/or while driving?g) How currently prepared are you for a big earthquake? List and describe the various ways that you and your family can be best prepared for the coming "Big One" - at home, at the office, and/or while driving.h) How much has this research project increased your knowledge and understanding of the San Andreas Fault system? If you live in coastal California, did this research change your feelings about living here, in terms of comfort level and sense of personal security? In other words, are you any more or less frightened or concerned about being caught in a large earthquake someday?
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