Discussion Questions: Earthquakes: San Francisco

• Why do scientists try to find ways to predict earthquakes?
• Discuss the connection between clusters of seismic activity and the occurrence of major earthquakes.
• What earthquake pattern do scientists see in California?
• Why does the seismologist say that San Franciscans should act as though they are certain a major earthquake is going to happen?
• What proactive steps can people in those areas take to prevent death or great property loss in the event of a large earthquake?