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April 28, 2021 05:00 pm
Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/28/22407676/google-expands-android-earthquake-detection-system
Google expands its Android-based earthquake detection system
Google is expanding its Android-based earthquake detection and alert system, filling in gaps in places where there are few seismometers and no early warning systems. Starting today, the program that launched in California last year will also be available in Greece and New Zealand.
This also marks a new step for Google; it’s the first time the company will handle everything from detecting the earthquake to warning individuals. Android devices will first sense waves generated by quakes. Google then analyzes data from the phones and sends out an early warning alert to users in the affected area. Users will get the alerts automatically unless they opt out of the service.
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Original Link: https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/28/22407676/google-expands-android-earthquake-detection-system
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