The complexity of the earthquake rupture process makes earthquakes inherently unpredictable. Seismic hazard forecasts often presume that the rate of earthquake

"Explores the furious impact of nature and the massive devastation that is often the result of the relentless forces built up within the Earth"--P. [4] of cover

A look at earthquakes and their causes.

A comprehensive, topical, historical, and geographical summary of deep earthquakes and related phenomena.