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Shake Alert: Building an Earthquake Early Warning System in California

A talk by Doug Given, US Geological Survey Earthquake Early Warning Coordinator

Millions of Japanese citizens received warning of the 2011 magnitude 9.0 Tohoku earthquake. Can such a system be built for use in California?

University researchers and government agencies are working together to create an Earthquake Early Warning System in California to reduce earthquake losses.

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How could you and your family best prepare for severe ground shaking using 30 seconds of advance warning?

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