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  1. Mar 9, 2022 · The ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System is designed to automatically identify and characterize the initiation and rupture evolution of large earthquakes, estimate the intensity of ground shaking that will result, and deliver alerts to people and systems that may experience shaking, prior to the occurrence of shaking at their location.

  2. Mar 6, 2019 · Earthquake early warning (EEW) systems use earthquake science and the technology of monitoring systems to alert devices and people when shaking waves generated by an earthquake are expected to arrive at their location.

  3. Earthquake Early Warning systems are operational in several countries around the world, including Mexico, Japan, Turkey, Romania, China, Italy, and Taiwan. All of these systems rapidly detect earthquakes and track their evolution to provide warnings of pending ground shaking.

  4. The National Volcano Early Warning System (NVEWS) is a national-scale plan to ensure that volcanoes are monitored at levels equal to their threats. Threat ranking incorporates the hazards posed by each volcano and the potential exposure of people, property, and infrastructure.

    • USGS Numbered Series
    • 2023-3033
    • Report
    • Fact Sheet
  5. Aug 15, 2023 · Earthquake and volcano early warning systems are essential to disaster risk reduction: they can save lives and reduce property damage by quickly distributing messages and warnings to communities in harm’s way.

    • USGS Numbered Series
    • 2023-3033
    • Report
    • Fact Sheet
  6. Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) systems use earthquake science and monitoring technology to alert people when shaking waves generated by an earthquake are expected to arrive at their location. The seconds to minutes of advance warning can allow people to take actions to protect life and property.

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  8. By researching previous earthquake injury literature, examining current best practices and public education campaigns, key protective actions may be determined and used to increase the life-saving potential of earthquake early warning systems.

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