Earthquakes can be predicted on a short-term basis with considerable accuracy (correct time and place most of the time) by careful measurement of precursor phenomena such as foreshocks and ground deformation.
a) true
b) false

B) false

Explanation:

While part of the scientific community hold that, taking into account non-seismic precursors and given enough resources to study them extensively, prediction might be possible, most scientists are pessimistic and some maintain that earthquake prediction is inherently impossible.