ABSTRACT
Scientists from Japan and Mexico obtained data on the forecasting of other Chinese earthquakes. The Chinese program of earthquake forecasting is based on the detection of premonitors. Published information on the imminent forecasting of four major earthquakes in 1975-1976 shows that the forecasts were based on the cumulative effect of the acceptable premonitors. One of the major contributions of the broad masses who participated in the program of earthquake forecasting was their monitoring of response phenomena such as the abnormal behavior of animals. With a minimal amount of instructions, rural folk in particular, who are in frequent contact with animals and wells, and who work outdoors, can easily recognize abnormalities. The decision to issue an earthquake warning is made by repeated consultations among local, regional, provincial, and national units, brigades and bureaus, thus allowing considerable input by the local communities in the decision-making process.
