arthquakes work, and the general probability that a given place\rwill have an earthquake. Someday soon it may actually become possible to\rpredict earthquakes with accuracy. However, even if prediction becomes\rpossible, people who live in areas where earthquakes are a common occurrence\rwill still have to do their best to prevent disasters by building structures that are\rresistant to ground movement and by being personally prepared.\rThese precautions can make a great difference in saving lives and preventing\rthe loss of homes. Education concerning how to survive an earthquake should\rbe a major emphasis for all government programs and earthquake-related\rresearch projects..\r 0