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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Inflation Rate
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Inflation Rate correlate at r = -0.44 over 65 years (1960–2024), p = 2.1e-4. With the time trend removed, r = -0.38. Holds up after detrending.
Verdict: Holds up after detrending. Statistically significant (p = 2.1e-4) and the association survives trend removal (detrended r = -0.38). Correlation still isn't causation, but this one isn't an obvious artifact.
- Pearson r
- -0.44
- p-value
- 2.1e-4
- Years compared (n)
- 65 (1960–2024)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.62 to -0.23
- Correlation with the time trend removed
- -0.38
Sources
- Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) (earthquakes per year): USGS. Annual worldwide count of magnitude 6+ earthquakes (USGS ComCat).
- US Inflation Rate (% annual): World Bank. US Inflation Rate (World Bank indicator FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.