![]() It was first developed in Europe, e.g., Oldham (1906), 3) Wiechert (1910). 2) One is to investigate the internal structure of the earth by seismic waves recorded by seismometers. ![]() Seismology has two major aspects, e.g., Shearer (1999). The other two are mainly mere statistic forecasts based on past experiences and should not even be called prediction, although the intermediate-term forecast has entered into a new stage thanks to the GPS measurements, e.g., Ruegg et al., (2009). Among the long-, intermediate- and short-term predictions, only the short-term prediction is meaningful for directly protecting human lives and social infrastructures. Some promising signs are also arising even from cooperation with private sectors.Įarthquake (EQ hereinafter) prediction must specify the time, epicenter, and size of impending EQ with useful accuracy. Recently, however, substantial progress has been made in real short-term prediction by scientists of diverse disciplines. ![]() Thus, in Japan now, there is practically no support for short-term prediction research. Financially, they are giants and the National Project is a dwarf. They are also un-interested in short-term prediction. On top of the National Project, there are other government projects, not formally but vaguely related to earthquake prediction, that consume many orders of magnitude more funds. After the 1995 Kobe disaster, the project decided to give up short-term prediction and this decision has been further fortified by the 2011 M9 Tohoku Mega-quake. The precursor research has never been supported appropriately because the project has always been run by a group of seismologists who, in the present author’s view, are mainly interested in securing funds for seismology - on pretense of prediction. Most of the financial resources and manpower of the National Project have been devoted to strengthening the seismographs networks, which are not generally effective for detecting precursors since many of precursors are non-seismic. The main reason of no success is the failure to capture precursors. An earthquake prediction should be a short-term prediction based on observable physical phenomena or precursors. Excellent for any number of players, this updated version supports Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Tournament modes, where hard-core QUAKE fans can get crazy with this throw-back to one of their old favorites.Japan’s National Project for Earthquake Prediction has been conducted since 1965 without success. Tremors is perfect for huge Capture-The-Flag games, and also supports the Arena Capture-The-Flag gameplay mode.Ĭampgrounds Redux - With QUAKE 4's updated technology, Campgrounds Redux now has a fresh look and feel, revitalizing this QUAKE III classic. Enemies attack from above and below in the enormous, multi-tiered environment, making team-play invaluable. Tremors - Built within a twisting underground cavern and peppered throughout with pipes, bridges, and catwalks, Tremors demands tactical expertise. ![]() Designed particularly for tournament play, Railed also supports Deathmatch and Team Deathmatch game modes, and is guaranteed to provide some thrilling fast-action gameplay. This new map is all about close-quarters combat and hair-trigger reflexes as players hustle through the winding, multi-tiered corridors. The descriptions for the maps: Railed - Set in an abandoned, rusting Strogg facility, the environment in Railed produces fast paced frenetic tournament action. Id Software & Raven have released the first Quake 4 map pack, adding three new multiplayer maps to the game. ![]()
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