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2024-06-05 23:09:02 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: A6CB3611E593A9F8800620AE28B3545316EA6AD860E102F4B5B32AD36FA9B5C9
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There is no scientific basis for earthquake prediction. Quakes are always possible in places like California, but specific predictions perform no better than random when tested: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/can-you-predict-earthquakes https://pnsn.org/outreach/faq/earthquake-prediction https://scienceexchange.caltech.edu/topics/earthquakes/earthquakes-probabilities https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00685-y https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-earthquake-prediction-262451352553 Prediction claims are often used for scams, conspiracy theories, and engagement bait: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/can-you-predict-an-earthquake/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/kz4jyz/earthquake-conspiracy-theorists-are-wreaking-havoc-during-emergencies https://www.inverse.com/science/earthquake-prediction-dutchsinse-holmquist-conspiracy
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