As stated in a note some time ago, I believe that it might be worthwhile to have people around the world who are interested in discussing the details of when and where some expected earthquakes are going to occur meet at appropriate times in an earthquake forecasting Internet Chat Room. A freeware, downloadable IRC access program often referred to as VIRC can be found at the following Web address:

http://www.hansprestige.com/virc/beta.php

EARTHQUAKE FORECAST RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

My personal earthquake forecasting program relies in part on sun, moon, and ocean tide crest and trough position information. And it is in my opinion producing increasingly accurate forecasts. But the processing routines which it uses need to be installed in a computer program so that they will produce more accurate results in a timely manner. Some other people’s forecasting programs are also I feel probably producing accurate data. And unfortunately, it appears to be almost impossible to find any groups or governments around the world which are interested in developing those different approaches to forecasting earthquakes.

Not long ago I met with legal experts and discussed with them how to establish an organization which would focus on the development of earthquake forecasting programs and other lifesaving types of efforts. I am now trying to make a final decision on whether or not to proceed with the establishment of such an organization. Running it would require a considerable amount of time and energy. However, if successful it might provide us with about the only way to get any work done on some of these projects.