Some considerations regarding earthquake prediction - The case of Vrancea region -

Earthquake prediction research has been conducted for over 100 years with no obvious success. In the last year, the new modern concepts regarding the earthquake dynamics added another source of skepticism regarding the possibility of predicting earthquakes. However there are some recognizable trends, optimized in the recent years, which may give rise to more reliable and solid approaches to deal with this complex subject. In the light of these trends, emphasized by Aki, we try to analyze the new developments in the field, especially concerning the Vrancea region. (authors)