What type of data to date is most useful for earthquake prediction?
A) study of rock types
B) study of earthquake patterns in other locations
C) monitoring known precursor events
D) monitoring world-wide seismic data and extrapolating patterns

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Monitoring known precursor events, such as changes in groundwater levels and radon emissions, have been found to be useful for earthquake prediction. The other options listed may provide valuable information for understanding earthquakes, but have not been as reliable for prediction.

What Type of Data to Date Is Most Useful for Earthquake