California expanding earthquake early-warning system
State to spend more than $40m on the network after a magnitude 7.1 temblor near Los Angeles on Friday
09 July 2019 - 15:44
Los Angeles — California officials are spending more than $40m on an earthquake early-warning system that in addition to alerting the public could also be used to automatically halt trains and open fire-station doors moments before a major tremor actually strikes.
California governor Gavin Newsom announced after a magnitude 7.1 quake shook southern California on Friday that the state has already installed 70% of the 1,115 early-detection sensors it needs to have the system in place statewide...
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