2. It took me a long time to discover why scientists are not trying to use that second approach. I was able to determine this in just the last month. And it explains why people are not discussing this subject matter in notes posted to this bulletin board.

The answer is that no one has the ability to generate the types of data which would be needed. There is presently no good way to tell what is taking place in fault zones around the world.

In the June, 2002 issue of Geology magazine there was a paper published which I feel showed how easy it can be to forecast earthquakes when you do have those types of data available. In that case researchers were using sensors on the ocean floor to record water pressure and to detect earthquakes. And I believe that Figure 4A in that report clearly demonstrated what a good correlation there was between low tide levels and the occurrence of earthquakes in the area.

Those data were useful for only that area. And as I stated, in order to generate data for other areas I believe that the right type of computer program needs to be developed. Based on my own research I feel that it would work. I myself am using sun and moon position and ocean tide and Solid Earth Tide crest and trough location data to indirectly determine what is taking place in fault zones around the world. Unfortunately, the best data that I can generate are still difficult to work with. And they are really not exactly what is needed.