ShakeAlert—An earthquake early warning system for the United States west coast
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Abstract
Earthquake early warning systems use earthquake science and the technology of monitoring systems to alert devices and people when shaking waves generated by an earthquake are expected to arrive at their location. The seconds to minutes of advance warning can allow people and systems to take actions to protect life and property from destructive shaking. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in collaboration with several partners, has been working to develop an early warning system for the United States. ShakeAlert, a system currently under development, is designed to cover the West Coast States of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Suggested Citation
Burkett, E.R., Given, D.G., and Jones, L.M., 2014, ShakeAlert—An earthquake early warning system for the United States West Coast (ver. 1.2, February 2017): U.S. Geological Survey Fact Sheet 2014–3083, 4 p., https://doi.org/10.3133/fs20143083.
ISSN: 2327-6932 (online)
ISSN: 2327-6916 (print)
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | ShakeAlert—An earthquake early warning system for the United States west coast |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2014-3083 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20143083 |
| Edition | Version 1.0: Originally posted August 29, 2014; Version 1.1: June 23, 2016; Version 1.2: February 8, 2017 |
| Year Published | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Office of the AD Hazards |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Country | United States |
| State | California, Oregon, Washington |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |