This book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest theoretical frameworks and practical applications in this critical area. Earthquakes, one of nature’s most destructive forces, continue to pose a significant threat to human life and property. While significant strides have been made in earthquake engineering and disaster management, the ability to accurately predict earthquakes remains an elusive goal. The study of seismic precursors—the observable phenomena preceding earthquakes—has made significant developments in recent years. The recent advancements in seismology and allied fields have opened new avenues for diagnosing seismic precursors. With the increasing need for accurate earthquake prediction to mitigate disaster risks, this book serves as an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.

Rajib Biswas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, School of Sciences, Tezpur University, India. He pursued his Ph.D. from CSIR-NEIST, India. He has published 175 articles in peer-reviewed international journals along with 45 book chapters. He has also published three patents and has edited seven books in reputed publishers such as Springer, CRC Press, Nova Science Publishers etc. His research interests include Seismology, material pho­tonics, 2D materials, sensors and instrumentation. He has received research funding from various funding agencies, including BIRAC and MoES, India. He has been recognized as scientists ranked in top 2 percentile by c-score in the sub-field for the year 2025. He is a life member of the Earthquake Society of India, Indian Physics Association and an emeritus member of the Optical Society of America. Currently, he serves as an associate editor in Frontiers in Physics, Discover Nano, Discover Applied Science, Scientific Reports, Current Physics, etc. He made several poster/oral/invited presentations at national and international conferences.