"Unlocking Earthquake Predictions: How GPS Data Holds the Key"

Scientists believe that GPS data could help identify early warning signs of powerful earthquakes two hours before they occur. By analyzing GPS data from over 90 earthquakes, researchers found that a pattern of "slow fault slip" in tectonic plates occurred before the earthquakes. However, more advanced GPS systems with increased sensitivity are needed to accurately detect this pattern at an individual location. While the findings have potential for integration into automated earthquake early-warning systems, current technology does not allow for accurate earthquake prediction.