Real-time satellite data improves earthquake early warning system in the United States
June 05, 2024
June 05, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release:
PASADENA, Calif. -- Today, the U.S. Geological Survey and its partners are announcing a new capability to characterize large earthquakes quickly, helping inform the public about potentially damaging shaking headed their way. In addition to over 1500 seismic sensors that detect ground shaking, the ShakeAlert System now makes use of sensors that detect earth-surface mo . . .
PASADENA, Calif. -- Today, the U.S. Geological Survey and its partners are announcing a new capability to characterize large earthquakes quickly, helping inform the public about potentially damaging shaking headed their way. In addition to over 1500 seismic sensors that detect ground shaking, the ShakeAlert System now makes use of sensors that detect earth-surface mo . . .