Earthquakes can be predicted on a short term basis with considerable accuracy by careful measurement of precursor phenomena such as foreshocks and ground deformation.

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Despite ongoing research, earthquakes cannot be predicted with considerable accuracy on a short-term basis. Precursor phenomena such as foreshocks and ground deformation are not reliable indicators of when and where an earthquake will occur.

Earthquakes Can Be Predicted on a Short Term Basis with Considerable