In the wake of the massive earthquake in Turkey and Syria, many scientists have been saying this area was "overdue" for a major quake. But no one knew just when: No scientist has "ever predicted a major earthquake," the U.S. Geological Survey says. Even the most promising earthquake models can only offer seconds of warning. In this episode, host
Emily Kwong talks to geologist
Wendy Bohon and NPR science correspondent
Geoff Brumfiel about why earthquake prediction can be so difficult, and the science that fuels these models.
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