The best-known successful prediction of an earthquake was in ____.
A)San Francisco (1989)
B)Izmit, Turkey (1999)
C)Los Angeles, California (1994)
D)Haicheng, China (1976)
E)Hokkaido, Japan (1998)

Question

The best-known successful prediction of an earthquake was in ____.
A)San Francisco (1989)​
B)Izmit, Turkey (1999)
C)Los Angeles, California (1994)
D)Haicheng, China (1976)
E)Hokkaido, Japan (1998)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best-known successful prediction of an earthquake was in Haicheng, China, in 1976. Authorities were able to evacuate the city hours before a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck, significantly reducing the potential loss of life. This prediction was based on a series of foreshocks and other precursory phenomena.

The Best-Known Successful Prediction of an Earthquake Was in ____