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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Death Rate
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Death Rate correlate at r = -0.30 over 65 years (1960–2024), p = 0.015. With the time trend removed, r = -0.18. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.015) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.18). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- -0.30
- p-value
- 0.015
- Years compared (n)
- 65 (1960–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.51 to -0.06
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.18
Sources
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Death Rate (per 1,000 people): World Bank. US Death Rate (World Bank indicator SP.DYN.CDRT.IN).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.