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US Nuclear Power Generation vs Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+)
US Nuclear Power Generation and Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) correlate at r = +0.46 over 61 years (1965–2025), p = 1.9e-4. With the time trend removed, r = +0.41. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 1.9e-4) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.41). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.46
- p-value
- 1.9e-4
- Years compared (n)
- 61 (1965–2025)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.24 to 0.64
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.41
Sources
- US Nuclear Power Generation (TWh): Our World in Data. US Nuclear Power Generation (Our World in Data: Nuclear).
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.