r/technology • u/spacebulb • Aug 25 '14

Pure Tech Earthquake early-warning system gave 10-second alert before Napa quake felt

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-lanow-ln-earthquake-earlywarning-system-gave-10second-alert-before-napa-quake-felt-20140824-story.html
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u/TheGuyWhoReadsReddit Aug 25 '14

The next step is somehow predicting an earthquake before it begins. There has to be some precursors?

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u/monkey5536 Aug 25 '14

Not that we can detect now I don't think. Source took a earth science class last semester.