Earthquake prediction

Question 1

Is it possible to predict volcanoes

Answer 1

It is not possible to predict earthquakes

Question 2

An understanding of tectonic activity can help scientists identify areas most at risk

Over………of earthquakes occur on or near plate boundaries

Answer 2

90%

Question 3

Scientists are constantly researching to improve forecasting - research has focussed on:

Answer 3

Seismic gap theory - to highlight areas at high risk as they have not experienced an earthquake for some time

Radon emissions