Japans’ system detects P-waves, and then alerts you on your computer before the bigger S-waves arrive. They also do this on every TV station, and will send texts to your mobile phone. Better to have 30 seconds warning than no warning.
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March 14th, 2011 at 8:57 am
And the reason this can’t be done in California is because…?
Picturing the visual of an office where everyone’s phone alarm and mail client suddenly goes off at the same time….
March 14th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
The waves with the most shaking are the surface waves, which are even slower than the S waves.
March 14th, 2011 at 7:39 pm
Amazing system. But the female voice is almost too soothing. Maybe Arnie can provide the system some selected quotes.
March 15th, 2011 at 3:39 am
In 30 seconds an earthquake is going to hit. Your first response is to:
A) Seek shelter,
B) Secure objects that are likely to fall and break, or
C) Get your camera and start filming.
May 10th, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Thirty seconds does not sound like much, but it may be enough time to find something to protect yourself with. Warned is better than not anytime.