This program includes a system of multiple windows with different functions, which can divide fault zones into the different segments by the maximum magnitude values Mmax. Using the constructed program, we carried out an earthquake prediction test for the Northwest Vietnam by a combination of geological, geophysical, geomorphological and seismic data. | Vietnam Journal of Earth Sciences 38(3), 231-241, DOI: Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology Vietnam Journal of Earth Sciences (VAST) Algorithm and program for earthquake prediction based on the geological, geophysical, geomorphological and seismic data Ngo Thi Lu1*, Rodkin , Tran Viet Phuong1, Phung Thi Thu Hang1, Nguyen Quang3, Vu Thi Hoan1 1 Institute of Geophysics, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology International Institute of Earthquake Prediction Theory and Mathematical Geophysics (IEPT), Russian Academy of Sciences 3 General Department of Geology and Minerals, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Vietnam 2 Received 4 November 2015. Accepted 15 August 2016 ABSTRACT By applying an improved method of the Earth's crust classification, we develop an algorithm and build an earthquake prediction program using a combination of geological, geophysical, geomorphological and seismic data. This program includes a system of multiple windows with different functions, which can divide fault zones into the different segments by the maximum magnitude values Mmax. Using the constructed program, we carried out an earthquake prediction test for the Northwest Vietnam by a combination of geological, geophysical, geomorphological and seismic data. According to the received results, zoning maps of maximum earthquake prediction for the researched region has been established. The results show that the areas, capable of generating earthquakes with Mmax = - are primarily concentrated along some major fault zones such as Lai Chau-Dien Bien, Son La, Song Ma, Song Da, Tuan Giao or near the intersection of these fault zones. The received results show a good accordance with the actual seismotectonic characteristics of the researched region. Keywords: earthquake, earthquake prediction, maximum magnitude. ©2016 Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology 1. Introduction1 In recent years, .
