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FAQ - Probabilities, Seismic Hazard & Earthquake Engineering

Q: Are earthquake probabilities or forecasts the same as prediction?

A: No. Probabilities are estimated from the rate of aftershocks and these are sometimes confused with the prediction of a particular event.

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