A contribution of J.A. Mescherikov to the problem of earthquake prediction (to the 80th anniversary)

Abstract

Application of deformational (geodetic) method to the earthquake prediction gives good results. The development of strong earthquake source occurs with straight and the only valuable indication - flexible bend of rocks in the source. The upper boundary of the large source - Earth's surface - undergoes corresponding bend as well. The method of exact prognosis of the place and the maximum intensity of future earthquake by means of geodetic measurements is described. The way to real forecasting of the earthquake in the epicenters revealed by geodetic measurements is outlined.