Short-term predictions of earthquake behavior have
A) saved millions of lives in the past decade alone.
B) been largely unreliable.
C) been primarily based on the behavior patterns of farm animals.
D) been correct approximately 50 percent of the time.

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Short-term predictions of earthquake behavior have been largely unreliable, as the behavior of earthquakes is highly unpredictable and complex. Despite advances in technology and knowledge about seismic activity, accurately predicting when and where an earthquake will occur is still not possible, and current methods of short-term prediction are often based on statistical probabilities rather than concrete evidence. While some successful evacuations and preparations have been made based on these predictions, they have also been the cause of false alarms and unnecessary panic.

Short-Term Predictions of Earthquake Behavior Have