Sunday, July 16, 2006
US Scientists Work on Computer Model to Detect Earthquakes
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(Anthony Stokes - VOA News) from United States of America.
U.S. geological experts are working to develop a computer model that can better detect an earthquake and warn people in advance. VOA's Anthony Stokes looks at how the early warning system in the United States compares to those of other countries.
seismic plottingIt is a common bond shared by countries around the world - the likelihood that natural disasters, such as earthquakes, can strike at any time. But what is uncommon is that some countries have installed underground sensors to detect an earthquake and send out early warnings to prepare people.
The system works because electronic signals can be sent to a computer much faster than the shock waves that move through the earth.
Such systems are in place in Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and...
Read More...
Posted by SilverJade Posted by Ninja T. Penguin
(Anthony Stokes - VOA News) from United States of America.
U.S. geological experts are working to develop a computer model that can better detect an earthquake and warn people in advance. VOA's Anthony Stokes looks at how the early warning system in the United States compares to those of other countries.
seismic plottingIt is a common bond shared by countries around the world - the likelihood that natural disasters, such as earthquakes, can strike at any time. But what is uncommon is that some countries have installed underground sensors to detect an earthquake and send out early warnings to prepare people.
The system works because electronic signals can be sent to a computer much faster than the shock waves that move through the earth.
Such systems are in place in Japan, Mexico, Taiwan and...
Read More...
