Scientist Predicts Strong Earthquake in Pakistan
A Dutch scientist has predicted that a strong earthquake will hit Pakistan within the next 48 hours. Frank Hoogerbeets, who works for the Netherlands-based Solar System Geometry Survey (SSGEOS), said in a tweet on October 1 that the quake is expected to strike near the Chaman fault line, which runs along the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Hoogerbeets has a mixed record of predicting earthquakes, but he did accurately predict a major quake in Turkey earlier this year. He uses a combination of planetary alignment and seismic activity to make his predictions. The Chaman fault line is a major seismic zone, and Pakistan has a history of large earthquakes. In 2005, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Kashmir, killing over 70,000 people. Here are some tips on how to prepare for an earthquake: Have a plan. Know what to do if an earthquake strikes while you are at home, at work, or in a public place. Secure your home. Make sure that heavy objects are securely fastened to walls...