Earthquake Prediction Is_______

question 17

Multiple Choice

Earthquake prediction is_______ .

• A) not possible
• B) somewhat good for very long term statistical analyses based on ideas like mapping seismic gaps
• C) generally good if you live in an area along a plate boundary because we know how fast the plates are moving and can measure the stress accumulation
• D) possible for short times before some earthquakes based on things like animal behavior, but the U.S. does not make use of this method

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