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ansraliant t1_ityf6vj wrote

I thought that was handled by an early alert system run by the goverment, not by google.

Maybe it's just the US that has it like that.

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happyscrappy t1_itylap6 wrote

Google sends shake alerts directly through google play services.

Counties can also use their alert systems (like the AMBER alerts) but those aren't as quick. And quicker is better here.

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beave32 t1_itz5rot wrote

They tested and now actively using here in Ukraine in air raid warning systems as well.

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sumelar t1_iu1jcw8 wrote

Maybe read the article. It's public data based on USGS sensors.

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