The “Devil’s Staircase” Shows Why Earthquakes Are Hard to Predict

The video explores the challenge of predicting earthquakes, highlighting the Devil's Staircase, a mathematical pattern that may help understand earthquake behavior. While traditional models focus on individual faults, the interconnectedness of tectonic activity suggests a broader approach is needed. Recognizing that earthquakes occur in bursts could improve future predictions, though the complexity of these processes remains a challenge.

What role does the Cantor function play in understanding earthquake patterns?

In what ways could recognizing patterns in earthquake activity improve future predictions?