1.   But as a result, he has set up receivers in five areas around California where major earthquakes are expected, in hopes of detecting warning signs.

2.   Partly because Tokyo residents have been taught to expect an earthquake, they are far more prepared than the citizens of Kobe were.

3.   The question has been whether the area, which now includes St. Louis and Memphis, can expect another strong earthquake anytime soon.

4.   He said earthquakes should be expected along the fault but their timing or magnitude could never be predicted.