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Like predicting the Apocalypse, predicting earthquakes is a tough


business to be in. James Berkland is a very controversial figure in

this field. In 1999, he was suspended from his job as county geologist

for Santa Clara, CA until he stopped making predictions that caused

mass panic. Berkland says the moon triggers earthquakes.


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