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Currently earthquakes can not exactly be predicted, scientists can estimate the probability that an earthquake of a given size will affect a given location over a certain number of years, but it's still not possible to actually know if or when an earthquake will occur.
China began trying to predict earthquakes in the 1970s but it was not so successful, they issued over 30 false predictions and only 2 correct ones. Japan attempted predictions around the same time which ultimately failed when an earthquake struck the city of Kobe in 1995. Several predictions were made by other countries throughout the 70-90s but almost all were entirely inaccurate.
A good example of this would be the Parkfield earthquake prediction,the USGS predicted an earthquake to occur in Parkfield California between 1985 and 1993, this prediction was based upon regularly occurring earthquakes in the area in the early 1900s. These failed to occur but an earthquake did occur in that same area in 2004, showing some regularity in earthquakes, making predictions slightly more plausible.
So, to date the only prediction method available is probability.
What else can I help you with?
When is the next earthquake predicted for Memphis?
Probably the biggest problem with earthquakes is that they can't be predicted.
Are earthquakes be predicted How?
They can't be predicted and that is the problem. Geologists monitor active faults for signs of movement.
Why was the Samoan earthquake not predicted?
You can't predict earthquakes
How meteorologists forecast earthquakes?
Seismologists not meteorologists study earthquakes. Generally earthquakes can be predicted by measuring fore-quakes which often precede larger earthquakes.
Which person after Nostradamus predicted the earthquakes in the East?
Predicting earthquakes in the East is like predicting snow in the North.
Why can't earthquakes be predicted?
Earthquakes can never be predicted because Mother Nature is a surprise to us all
How are earthquakes predicted in Japan?
they have machines that can detect movement in tectonic plates
How were earthquakes predicted in ancient times?
animals would start to leave.
Will there be a major earthquake in puerto rico in 2012?
Earthquakes cannot be predicted.
Can a disaster be predicted?
Many disasters like hurricanes and thunder storms can be predicted. However, many disasters, like tornadoes and earthquakes, cannot be predicted with much accuracy.
What natural disasters can not be predicted?
Flooding, earthquakes, volcanoes, forest fires, avalanches.
Can scientist predict large earthquakes?
Scientists are able to predict large earthquakes to a certain extent. With the use of certain statistical methods, many earthquakes are able to be predicted.
