Earthquake Phone Alerts Work

Back when AOL keywords roamed the earth, you didn’t learn about an earthquake until you felt it. Now, sensors and smartphones attempt to provide advanced notice.

A little while ago my phone started beeping loudly. By the time I figured out why, I felt a strong jolt.

Luckily it was 90 miles away from me, and it was NOT a 6.0 as initially reported. (Helpful hint: an earthquake’s magnitude is never as initially reported.)

But it appears that many of us received advance warning.

Now if everyone can agree on the magnitude…

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