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Questions for Discussion: Earthquakes: San Francisco
- Why do scientists try to find ways to predict earthquakes?
- Discuss the connection between clusters of seismic activity and the occurrence of major earthquakes.
- What earthquake pattern do scientists see in California?
- Why does the seismologist say that San Franciscans should act as though they are certain a major earthquake is going to happen?
- What proactive steps can people in those areas take to prevent death or great property loss in the event of a large earthquake?
