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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Imports

Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Imports correlate at r = +0.44 over 55 years (1970–2024), p = 8.4e-4. With the time trend removed, r = +0.30. Holds up after detrending.

Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 8.4e-4) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = 0.30). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.

Pearson r
+0.44
p-value
8.4e-4
Years compared (n)
55 (1970–2024)
95% confidence interval
0.19 to 0.63
Correlation with the time trend removed
+0.30

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