The best-known successful prediction of a major earthquake was where and when?
A) Fargo, North Dakota, in 1957
B) Haicheng, China, in 1975
C) Los Angeles in 1994
D) Hokkaido, Japan, in 1998
E) Banda Aceh, Sumatra, in 2004

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The best-known successful prediction of a major earthquake was in Haicheng, China, in 1975. The Chinese government was able to evacuate approximately 90% of the city's population before the earthquake occurred, which resulted in significantly fewer casualties than would have otherwise occurred.

The Best-Known Successful Prediction of a Major Earthquake Was Where