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Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) vs US Population Aged 65+
Worldwide Strong Earthquakes (M6+) and US Population Aged 65+ correlate at r = +0.22 over 66 years (1960–2025), p = 0.080. With the time trend removed, r = -0.38. Not statistically significant.
Verdict: Not statistically significant. With n = 66, this correlation isn't statistically significant (p = 0.080). It could easily be chance.
- Pearson r
- +0.22
- p-value
- 0.080
- Years compared (n)
- 66 (1960–2025)
- 95% confidence interval
- -0.03 to 0.44
- 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 Population Aged 65+ (% of total): World Bank. US Population Aged 65+ (World Bank indicator SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS).
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Correlation does not imply causation. How the verdict is worked out.