Early Indications of Earthquakes: A Step Towards Predictability?

The transcript discusses a massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean, highlighting the challenges of predicting such events. It mentions research on foreshocks in the Pacific Ocean, suggesting the potential for short-term earthquake prediction. The text also covers monitoring systems like those on California's San Andreas Fault and proposes similar systems on the East Pacific sea floor to provide early warnings, potentially minimizing loss of life.

What is the role of the sensors on California's San Andreas Fault?

What might help minimize loss of life during earthquakes according to the text?