Earthquakes have proven extremely hard to predict—but a new warning system in California may still help save lives the next time a big one strikes.
Earthquakes have proven extremely hard to predict, but a new warning system in California may still help save lives the next time a big one strikes.
Residents will have between three and 10 seconds of lead time, which doesn't sound like much, but it's enough time for a doctor to remove a scalpel during surgery or to duck under a doorway. Brian Ferguson, deputy director for crisis communication and public affairs at the Office of Emergency Services, told The Associated Press"we're satisfied with the performance and the testing" of the app.
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