An oral or written account of previous earthquake activity and location in, near or on the meeting of tectonic or lithospheric plates may serve to predict the location of a future earthquake.
witchcraft
Yes, through the use of global positioning systemsscientists use satellite data to predict earthquakes.
We can't predict when an earthquake will happen, however: Earthquakes happen when tectonic plates 'slip'.
Nobody knows, we can't predict earthquakes.
No!
They can't predict the time or the location of earthquakes. They can provide probable data on expected times and location an earthquake with better assurance than in the past but not exact times or dates.
Now, scientists can only predict the location and what it could do. They can't predict exactly when, example would be, they only know an earthquake will hit Japan between now and 10 years. They also can't predict how big/destructive it will be. (Not very helpful, predicting earthquakes...)
Scientists can predict where earthquakes are likely to occur based on the movement of tectonic plates. They can also estimate the magnitude of potential earthquakes by studying historical seismic activity in a region. However, predicting the exact time, location, and intensity of an earthquake is still a major challenge in the field of seismology.
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.
There will be earthquakes in 2012 (and there already have been), as earthquakes occur every day. If you are referring to the global earthquake that is supposed to end the world, then no. Such an event is impossible.
(i)Time frame within which it must occur. (ii)Location where after shocks are likely to occur.
witchcraft
It is important for scientists to develop ways to predict earthquakes. By it they can measure when the next one would be.
Scientists have no power to control earthquakes, nor to specifically predict them, but a logical area that the earthquakes would take place is along the plates of the earths crust. (Their shifting leads to earthquakes)
Predicting earthquakes is challenging because they are caused by complex interactions between tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, which are difficult to monitor and understand. The exact timing and location of earthquakes are unpredictable due to the many variables involved in the process.
radon
Yes, through the use of global positioning systemsscientists use satellite data to predict earthquakes.