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Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Forest Area
Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) and US Forest Area correlate at r = +0.48 over 34 years (1990–2023), p = 0.0045. With the time trend removed, r = +0.51. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.0045) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.51). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.48
- p-value
- 0.0045
- Years compared (n)
- 34 (1990–2023)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.16 to 0.70
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.51
Sources
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 5+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Forest Area (% of land): World Bank. US Forest Area (World Bank indicator AG.LND.FRST.ZS).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.