What knowledge should be learned in earthquake prediction?

It's really admirable that you have such lofty ideals, but there was no major in this field when you were an undergraduate, and it was only involved when you were a graduate student. Of course, it is difficult to find the specialty of "Seismology" in the postgraduate professional catalogue. In fact, seismology is a branch of geophysics. Geophysics is divided into two directions: solid geophysics and space geophysics. The former studies the earth itself, while the latter studies the stars in space. The main research objects of solid geophysics include earthquake-related issues, mainly studying the basic theories and knowledge of geophysics, and mastering the basic skills of research and development in deep earth structure, earthquake prediction, geophysical engineering, energy and mineral resources exploration. His research interests mainly include seismology, plate tectonics and geodynamics, physics of the earth's interior, engineering seismology, exploration geophysics and marine geophysics.

It is understood that solid geophysics can use seismic wave theory and source theory to explain the preparation and occurrence of earthquakes, and carry out related work of earthquake prediction and evaluation. Based on laboratory data and geophysical observation data, through forward simulation and inversion, we can study the physical state, material composition, material structure, material properties and the motion laws and mechanisms of various dynamic processes in the earth. It can carry out seismic response analysis and seismic design of engineering structures such as large-scale water conservancy projects, nuclear power plants and high-rise buildings, as well as stability analysis of underground caverns, tunnels, artificial and natural slopes; Can serve for resource exploration, development and engineering construction; Based on the observation data of marine geology and geophysics, the formation of marine crust and the evolution of marine lithosphere, the structural and material characteristics of subduction zone and continental margin, and the corresponding geodynamic process are studied to predict marine earthquakes.

Geophysics involves a wide range of majors, mainly geology, physics and information science, with geophysics (seismology, gravity, geomagnetism and geoelectricity), geophysical observation, geology, continuum mechanics, computer and information processing as the main courses. Candidates who want to further their studies in this subject must master the basic knowledge of mathematics, computer technology, network technology and electronic technology and a higher level of foreign languages, and understand and master the basic knowledge of modern geophysics or space physics and technology.

Relevant institutions: Yunnan University, Jilin University, China University of Science and Technology, Peking University, Tongji University, Chengdu University of Technology, Wuhan University, China Geo University, Institute of Seismology, China Earthquake Administration.

If you really want to do it according to your own ideals, you can give priority to the above institutions when you are an undergraduate, so as to facilitate the postgraduate entrance examination.