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Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) vs US Imports
Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) and US Imports correlate at r = +0.56 over 55 years (1970–2024), p < 0.0001. With the time trend removed, r = +0.42. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = < 0.0001) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.42). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- +0.56
- p-value
- < 0.0001
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.35 to 0.72
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.42
Sources
- Worldwide Major Earthquakes (M5+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 5+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Imports (% of GDP): World Bank. US Imports (World Bank indicator NE.IMP.GNFS.ZS).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.