Android Phones Evolve into a Global Earthquake Early Warning System
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Researchers have developed a global earthquake detection system using Android smartphones' sensors, which can provide early warnings by detecting seismic waves faster than they reach users, potentially saving lives especially in regions lacking traditional seismic infrastructure.
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- Android Phones Can Detect Earthquakes Before the Ground Starts Shaking Gizmodo
- Billions of phones can detect and warn about nearby earthquakes New Scientist
- Your Android phone is getting better at warning you about earthquakes The Washington Post
- How Android phones became an earthquake warning system Ars Technica
- Android Earthquake Alerts: A global system for early warning Google Research
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