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WayneWilco11 karma

Are you familiar with the method called "Operational Earthquake Forecasting" that Dr. Tom Jordan is involved with? Based on the idea that probabilities fluctuate over months and weeks. Do you think that shorter term forecasting is something that should be pursued?

WayneWilco4 karma

Hi Lucy! I have heard you say that a large earthquake could just be a small earthquake that grows without stopping. Does this mean that there has not been a small earthquake (even magnitudes <2) on the locked portions on the San Andreas itself in modern times?

WayneWilco4 karma

Nevada is riddled with faults. It's hard to find a place in Nevada that is any distance from a fault.

WayneWilco1 karma

Dr. Jones, could you address that type of comment? Many people do tend to think of it that way.

WayneWilco1 karma

Is it possible for any member of the public to use the prototype system? If not, what's the harm for someone who voluntarily wants to learn more?