Predicting earthquakes is not possible. Yet
But an intriguing new approach shows promise
Editor’s note (February 6th 2023): A massive earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria caused widespread damage, destroying buildings in many cities and, according to early estimates, killing hundreds of people and injuring thousands more.
This article appeared in the Science & technology section of the print edition under the headline “And now, stay tuned for the earthquake forecast”
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