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natural-disasters2 years ago•3 min saved

"Startling Earthquake Alerts: Testing, Magnitude, and Misinformation Explained"

Users of the earthquake alerts app, MyShake, on the West Coast were startled when a test alert for a simulated magnitude 5 earthquake was sent seven hours early due to a time zone mix-up. The app, developed by the University of California, Berkeley, had planned to send the test alert at 10:19 a.m. Pacific time but was mistakenly sent at 3:19 a.m. Pacific time. The alert reached potentially over a million people, causing some to be jolted awake. The error does not affect the app's real-time alert system, and another test alert was sent later as planned. ShakeAlert, the system that powers MyShake, is constantly improving, and the incident serves as a reminder that earthquakes can strike at any time.

via The New York Times|

#early-warning-system #earthquake #myshake-app

natural-disasters2 years ago•2 min saved

Series of Earthquakes Shake Northern California, Including Bay Area and Sacramento Region

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck Northern California near Isleton, triggering a "ShakeAlert" across the region. There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The alert, which was sent to millions of residents, caused some initial confusion as the preliminary magnitude estimates varied. Despite the alert potentially appearing bigger than the actual quake, officials emphasized the importance of prioritizing safety and being prepared for earthquakes, which can occur at any time.

via USA TODAY|

#bay-area #earthquake #myshake-app

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"California's Earthquake Preparedness: Testing Alerts and Tools for the Big One"

The MyShake app, developed by UC Berkeley seismologists, is conducting a test alert to simulate an earthquake warning system. The app collects data from the US Geological Services ShakeAlert system and sends alerts to phones in areas where shaking is predicted. Users who are far from the epicenter will receive the alert a few seconds before the shaking intensifies, allowing them to take protective action. If users don't receive the test alert, it may be due to disabled alerts or location services. The app also collects user experience reports and motion data for research purposes. The goal of the test alert is to encourage earthquake preparedness and practice safety measures.

via KQED|

#earthquake-preparedness #earthquake-warning-system #myshake-app