New early earthquake warning system activated in B.C.

New early earthquake warning system activated in B.C.

An earthquake early detection system has been activated in British Columbia to provide the public with a few seconds of warning ahead of a potentially harmful tremor. Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson said when a strong earthquake is detected, alerts will be transmitted automatically to British Columbians via cellphones, radio and televisions.  The alerts will be sent “seconds to tens … Read more