1. AT FIRST JOLT.
- Author
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Allen, Richard
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NATURAL disaster warning systems , *EARTHQUAKES , *SEISMOMETERS , *SEISMOLOGY instruments - Abstract
The article discusses the development of earthquake earning warning system in California. A brief history of the concept of earthquake warning is provided. The network of seismometers across California is used in two of the state's test methods for early warning system called ElarmS and Virtual Seismologist. The importance of political will and financial investment to the creation of an effective system is emphasized.
- Published
- 2008