USGS · 70176398
Prototype operational earthquake prediction system
Abstract
An objective if the U.S. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 is to introduce into all regions of the country that are subject to large and moderate earthquakes, systems for predicting earthquakes and assessing earthquake risk. In 1985, the USGS developed for the Secretary of the Interior a program for implementation of a prototype operational earthquake prediction system in southern California.
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1986. Prototype operational earthquake prediction system. https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70176398
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