Frequently Asked Questions - Earthquake Forecasting
- What is forecasting (in contrast to prediction)?
- What is probabilistic forecasting?
- Are earthquake forecasts currently being made?
- What methods are currently used for earthquake forecasting?
- How are probability forecasts typically validated?
- How does OpenHazards validate its forecasts?
- What magnitude earthquakes can OpenHazards forecast?
- Is there any way to predict where the next big earthquake is likely to occur?
- Is the seismic gap theory valid and reliable?
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MegaCities: Top 10 Most At-Risk Cities
| 1. | Tokyo | 68 |
| 2. | Los Angeles | 25 |
| 3. | Manila | 18 |
| 4. | Bandung | 17 |
| 5. | Santiago | 16 |
| 6. | Nagoya | 9.4 |
| 7. | Osaka | 9.4 |
| 8. | Jakarta | 9 |
| 9. | Lima | 8 |
| 10. | Chengdu | 7.5 |