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Explores seismic waves , the ability of scientists to predict the likelihood and severity of earthquakes at specific locations , the difference between magnitude and intensity , the occurrence of earthquakes along patches of planar faults , and the potential damage caused by earthquakes such as landslides , liquefaction , or structural failure.USGSThe Parkfield Experimentattempting to predict a Parkfield , CA earthquakePaleontological Research InstitutionTransforming California : Landforms of the San Andreas FaultPowerPoint presentation of digital images ( 60.7 Mb ) exploring the landforms found along the San Andreas Fault . The Team also arrange and support graduate placements ( including the Knowledge Transfer Partnership scheme ) and participate in the CONTACT scheme to market the capabilities of all the Higher Education Institutions in the West Midlands . DoD invites comments on : ( a ) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD , including whether the information will have practical utility ; ( b ) the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection ; ( c ) ways to enhance the quality , utility , and clarity of the information to be collected ; and ( d ) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents , including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology . A Web site can be created or modified to minimize the demand on these system resources . The Knowledge Strategies Framework is used to analyse and synthesise these findings , to formulate the recommendations of the study , and to suggest key next steps . The focal mechanism contains information on the orientation and slip on two perpendicular planes , either of which could represent the fault that ruptured to produce the earthquake . CMU-RI-TR-01-26 ) use a simple greedy algorithm for the initial assignment of tasks to bidders to minimize the amount of money paid out by the agent asking for the bids . After removing frames , the network packets are built in a way to minimize the impact of network packet loss for the client . Establishes and implements engineering psychological standards and procedures ; and performs a wide variety of quality management / quality control duties to meet Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations ( JCAHO ) requirements , using comprehensive knowledge of engineering psychology concepts , principles , procedures , and practices to perform studies of human capabilities and limitations in relation to the operation and control of machines or equipment ; comprehensive knowledge of available diagnostic tests in order to formulate the interpretation of a full battery of psychological tests ; comprehensive knowledge of psychodynamic , psychopathology , and therapeutic techniques in order to assist in applying the appropriate forms of education based on the needs of the patient ; ability to perform screening assessments and comprehensive knowledge to conduct and carry out studies to effect human and mechanical product evaluation ; skill in written communication ; and skill in oral communication . Traditionally , capacity-building approaches have focused on improving the leadership , management and / or operation of an organisation : the skills and systems that enable a CSO to define its mission , to gather and manage relevant resources and , ultimately , to produce the desired outcomes .