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Earthquake prediction
Author(s) -
Wyss Max
Publication year - 1983
Publication title -
reviews of geophysics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 8.087
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1944-9208
pISSN - 8755-1209
DOI - 10.1029/rg021i006p01291
Subject(s) - earthquake prediction , seismology , base (topology) , seismic hazard , geology , computer science , mathematics , mathematical analysis
One of the most difficult problems in earthquake prediction research remains that of observing precursory anomalies. A solid data base of numerous cases of a variety of precursory anomalies is needed in order to develop detailed models of the physical processes involved and to estimate variances between individual cases. Once this data base is available it may become possible to design procedures for optimizing the success rate of predictions and for using predictions in hazard mitigation. The data base of high quality precursory anomalies is slowly growing.