Earthquake Early Warning Systems

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Objective

I can interpret the information provided by earthquake early warning systems to forecast potential earthquakes and inform safety measures.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

6 questions

1

Explain the difference between earthquake prediction and the function of the Shake Alert system as described in the video.

2

Describe the role of P waves and S waves during an earthquake. How do their characteristics affect the timing of alerts issued by the Shake Alert system?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Explain how the Shake Alert system uses data from seismic waves to issue alerts. Include the role of P waves and S waves in your response. Describe the actions you should take immediately upon receiving a Shake Alert message and explain why these actions are critical for safety during an earthquake.

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