Can we do something to keep ourselves safe from earthquakes? Scientists have studied earthquakes and made maps that show“earthquake belts”. In the areas in these belts, it's possible for earthquakes to happen. In these areas we can make houses strong enough to stand against earthquakes. In the future, scientists will be able to predict exactly when and where an earthquake will happen. They can tell us what to do and how to do it as well. Notes 1．plate n．板块　　　　 2．predict vt.预言