Can we predict Earthquake?

Can we predict Earthquake?

• Earthquake prediction has been a long-term goal in earth sciences.

• There have been a number of techniques used to predict earthquakes:– animal behavior– weather conditions– radon gas in ground water, etc...

Can we predict Earthquake?

• Earthquakes don't occur in a linear fashion.• Thusly, it makes it difficult for scientists to make

predictions.• Scientists today accept that we are not yet able

to accurately predict earthquakes.

Can we predict earthquake?

Online Information Resources• Can we predict earthquake? (Podcast)

http://www.usgs.gov/corecast/details.asp?ID=76

• Can earthquakes be predicted? (Video)

Can we predict earthquake?

Online Information Resources• Can we predict earthquake? (Video)

Can we predict earthquake?

Online Information Resources:• Earthquake Prediction in China – Monitoring

Animal Behaviorhttp://www.drgeorgepc.com/EarthquakePredictionChina.html

• Plan for quake ‘warning system’

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7435324.stm

Can we predict earthquake?

Task One• Summarize the current status of earthquake

prediction development.• Post your findings on forum.