the earthquakeEarthquake can cause great destruction. Many measures can be taken to reduce earthquake hazards. This essay focuses on earthquake prediction, prevention and preparation.People can predict earthquake by watching the abnormal behaviors of animals or detecting the changes of the earth or measuring the amount of radon element in the water. Architects design new building structures to withstand the power of earthquake.People can check and reinforce their homes regularly, have survival supplies at home, keep a fire extinguisher and some other proper tools handy and even develop an earthquake emergency plan.Even if prediction becomes possible, people still have to do their best to prevent disasters by improving building structures and by being personally prepared