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Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita
Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) and US CO₂ Emissions per Capita correlate at r = -0.41 over 55 years (1970–2024), p = 0.0019. With the time trend removed, r = -0.05. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.0019) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.05). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- -0.41
- p-value
- 0.0019
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.61 to -0.16
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.05
Sources
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 5+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (tonnes): World Bank. US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (World Bank indicator EN.GHG.CO2.PC.CE.AR5).
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- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US Population Aged 65+ (r = -0.94)
- US Federal Debt Outstanding vs US CO₂ Emissions per Capita (r = -0.94)
- US CO₂ Emissions per Capita vs US Health Expenditure (r = -0.93)
Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.