The Fraudulent Business of Earthquake and Eruption Prediction
The real danger here isn't the predictions, but rather the idea that some people will believe this type of "black magic" rather than scientific information. Instead of being prepared for an earthquake or eruption, they could just wait for the so-called predictors to say when an geologic event might happen. These "earth forecasters" spread easy fear of earthquakes or volcanoes that can cause panic. They are the faith healers of the geologic community and should be seen as such. Read more
EARTHQUAKEWARNING; 5.0 to 7.0earthquakeis likely today in California.
Source QuakePrediction.com
His mode of operation is to make a baseless prediction after his previous prediction fails to materialise. Eventually he will get one correct through pure chance.
If you live in Northern California or NE San Francisco Bay please prepare for strong earthquake within next 48 hrs
Ed ~ If you live in this area and were unaffected by this predicted quake and were taken in by these false claims, feel free to claim compensation from this faker if you suffered undue distress and inconvenience.
A minor 3.7 earthquake struck at 3:55 p.m. Saturday (local time) about 80 miles north of San Francisco. But so far nothing to warrant (if it were possible to predict) a warning.
(It should be noted that magnitude 3.0-3.9 minor earthquakes are felt by many people, but cause no damage)