GPS can help give early warning of tsunamis
3:08 PM - June 30, 2006 by
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Source: Tom's Hardware US – Keywords: gps, warning, system
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Source: Tom's Hardware US – Keywords: gps, warning, system
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Using GPS (global positioning system) data to measure how points on land move following an undersea earthquake could help geologists decide if the tremor will cause an ocean-wide tsunami. Combined with existing tsunami warning systems, the data could speed up decisions about whether to issue an alert and avoid false alarms, say US researchers.
Read the complete story here. (New Scientist)
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