Scientists have been grappling with finding a solution to natural disasters. While elimination seems far fetched, the focus has been on reduction and safety of lives. Such natural disasters include ...

Based on a 555 timer, a small DC 12 V relay and sounder from a faulty car alarm here is a functional seismic activity detector. It was hooked up to the UPS 12 V battery. The alarm is triggered by an ...

The USGS project will test three experimental early warning systems - two developed by Caltech and one by UC Berkeley. Initial funding will start at $250,000. Scientists have tested the three computer ...

Checkout this instructive video as this popular Greek island prepare for earthquakes. A huge increase in seismic activity has caused chaos on the Greek island of Santorini. Residents and visitors have ...

PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif. — Aerospace engineer Tom Bleier tramped up a Bay Area hill on a recent weekday to inspect a sensor designed to detect whether the nearby San Andreas fault was about to shake the ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. A strategic new initiative will open source and deploy internet of things-based earthquake early-warning systems to bolster the safety ...

California’s nascent earthquake early-warning system had another successful run Tuesday night when a 4.4 magnitude temblor hit the La Verne area. The quake was too small to cause much damage but was ...