The California area's probability of suffering an earthquake
New $80million Earthquake Alert System Will Give Californians 60 Seconds To 'Duck And Cover' Before Worst Shock-Waves Hit -- Daily Mail
* System will use 2,000 sensors already in place to look for 'p-waves', precursors to earthquakes
* Will provide 60 second warning, giving residents 'critical seconds' to prepare
* U.S. Geological Survey predicts a 99 percent chance of a magnitude-6.7 earthquake or larger in the next 30 years in California Plans for an £50 million ($80m)
Earthquake early warning system for California have been unveiled.
The ShakeAlert system, which has taken ten years to develop, would give a minute's warning of a major quake.
Experts say this would give residents critical time for residents to 'duck and cover' and for utilities to power down.
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My Comment: The above image is one of the best maps on the area's probability of suffering an earthquake that I seen in a long time.
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