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How Japan's earthquake and tsunami warning systems work - MIT

Source(s): Massachussets Institute of Technology
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'The loss of life was likely limited by two vital early warning technologies: a new earthquake alert system, and ocean-based tsunami warning system', says Will Knight from MIT, providing an explanation of both warning systems.

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Hazards Earthquake Tsunami
Themes Early warning Risk identification and assessment
Country and region Japan
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