Prediction - Earthquake
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What are Earthquake Early Warnings (EEW)?
Sensors that detect the start of an earthquake and sends alerts to nearby areas
Where are Earthquake Early warnings mostly used?
Japan
Where are Earthquake Early warnings also used?
Mexico, South Korea, the United States and Taiwan
How much do Earthquake Early Warning systems cost?
$16.1 million a year
When were Earthquake Early Warning systems first operated and where?
October 2007 in Japan
Were Earthquake Early Warnings effective?
Yes - they gave people more time and awareness to go safety
What other technique is used to predict earthquakes?
Seismic gap theory
What is the seismic gap theory?
It predicts areas on the fault lines that are likely to have earthquakes next
Is the seismic gap theory accurate?
No
What case study suggests this about the seismic gap theory?
San Andreas (1988 - 2018)
What are areas that experience small earthquakes not likely to experience?
Large earthquakes
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