Speedy earthquake spotting
Instruments to measure earthquake tremors - seismometers - are located on land. They are uniquely kitted out with GPS (global positioning system) receivers that link to satellites, which means they can detect tiny changes in
land movement.
A newly developed piece of software uses the seismometer recordings to quickly work out the exact location and strength of the earthquake. It creates a clear picture of the earthquake in a record-breaking time of 2-3 minutes.
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The earthquake-sensing stations in Indonesia use GPS technology to measure every little change in the movement of the earth.
Image: GFZ Potsdam |
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