In 2002, Chinese geologist Chen Xuezhong published a Seismic Risk Analysis study in which he came to the conclusion that beginning with 2003, attention should be paid to the possibility of an earthquake with a magnitude of over 7.0 occurring in Sichuan region. He based his study on statistical correlation. That Sichuan is a seismically active area has been discussed for years prior to the quake, though few studies point to a specific date and time. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was a Seismic Risk Analysis published? ANS1 In 2002 QSN2 Who published the Seismic Risk Analysis? ANS2 Chen Xuezhong QSN3 Who published a Seismic Risk Analysis Study? ANS3 Chen Xuezhong QSN4 In what year did Chen Xuezhong publish an earthquake study? ANS4 2002 QSN5 What strength did he predict the next quake in Sichuan to be? ANS5 over 7.0