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Forecasting Earthquakes
September 12, 2008 | Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

“In our quest to forecast earthquakes, scientists have searched for any signs of precursors that might provide warning. Even a few minutes’ warning would be useful, providing enough time to stop trains, shut down nuclear power plants, or turn off the gas in your house, for example.” Quoted from the WHOI website.


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