Public response to the Browning prediction : some preliminary findings.

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Edwards, Margie L

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University of Delaware. Disaster Research Center

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TextLanguage: ENG Series: Preliminary paper (University of Delaware. Disaster Research Center) ; 164Publication details: 1991Description: 21 pSubject: Iben Browning, a business consultant and climatologist, issued a controversial earthquake prediction in October of 1989 at a private conference attended by business persons who subscribe to his services. His prediction, made public by the mass media, generated unprecedented attention to the possibility of a major earthquake in the Central United States. Browning predicted a 50% probability of an earthquake of 6.5 to 7.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale occurring in the New Madrid fault area between December 1 and 5, 1990. This paper specifically: Assesses respondents' level of awareness of the Browning prediction and degree of concern about a damaging earthquake occurring in Memphis; Examines the frequency, severity, and location of respondents' prior earthquake experiences; Indentifies which sources of information on household preparedness are most frequently employed by residents of Memphis, Tennessee; and, Provides an overview of the level of household preparedness in Memphis

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Iben Browning, a business consultant and climatologist, issued a controversial earthquake prediction in October of 1989 at a private conference attended by business persons who subscribe to his services. His prediction, made public by the mass media, generated unprecedented attention to the possibility of a major earthquake in the Central United States. Browning predicted a 50% probability of an earthquake of 6.5 to 7.5 magnitude on the Richter Scale occurring in the New Madrid fault area between December 1 and 5, 1990. This paper specifically: Assesses respondents' level of awareness of the Browning prediction and degree of concern about a damaging earthquake occurring in Memphis; Examines the frequency, severity, and location of respondents' prior earthquake experiences; Indentifies which sources of information on household preparedness are most frequently employed by residents of Memphis, Tennessee; and, Provides an overview of the level of household preparedness in Memphis

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