This is often called “intermediate and long-term earthquake prediction” and is important for long-term seismic hazard reduction measures such as development of realistic building codes, retrofitting existing structures, and land-use planning. However, as urged by Allen (3), it would be better to use terms other than prediction such as “forecast” or “prognosis” for these types of statements. This distinction is especially important when issues on prediction are communicated to the general public.

可见那国家级委员会根本就没否定短期预报。

马克思抱怨的是lack of funding，搞研究的十个有八个都会这么抱怨。USC拿到那笔经费前有实际的预报成绩么？