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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Exports
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Exports correlate at r = +0.32 over 55 years (1970–2024), p = 0.016. With the time trend removed, r = +0.05. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 0.016) 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
- +0.32
- p-value
- 0.016
- Years compared (n)
- 55 (1970–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- 0.06 to 0.54
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- +0.05
Sources
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Exports (% of GDP): World Bank. US Exports (World Bank indicator NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.