GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -No. Neither the USGS nor any other scientists have ever predicted a major earthquake. We do not know how, and we do not expect to know how any time in the foreseeable future.

Detailed explanation-2: -Earthquakes cannot be predicted in advance because there is no instrument invented to detect earthquakes in advance.

Detailed explanation-3: -Others have been trying to use minute ripples in the Earth’s gravity that can occur before a quake. But despite all these claims, none have been able to successfully predict where and when an earthquake will occur before it happens.

Detailed explanation-4: -No, the occurrence of earthquakes cannot be predicted precisely. Buildings that are constructed in an earthquake prone area should be built in such a way that they can withstand earthquakes.

Detailed explanation-5: -False. Although the causes of earthquakes is known, but no instrument could be invented to detect it till now, Hence, earthquakes cannot be predicted in advance.