How Earthquake and Tsunami Warning Systems Work

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Earthquake and tsunami warning systems both monitor the same thing: seismic waves. Seismic data takes the Earth's pulse directly, so when the earth shakes, we get immediate feedback. If all goes well, we have enough time to run.
Lots of organizations watch for earth movement. The U.S.'s Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS), for instance, runs 95 stations across North America. When there's an earthquake, ANSS sends out a signal in real time, which alerts government agencies and emergency response personnel.  more...