early warning systems

  1. NEWS Japan earthquake: Fukushima nuclear plant remains the gap in a wall of disaster defences

    Japan has the most sophisticated earthquake detection network in the world — a system of 4,235 seismometers can detect the very first waves from a quake, before estimating its focus, magnitude and seismic intensity. Phone alerts are then sent out, giving people precious seconds to prepare...
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