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I reported earlier regarding a plan to study the electrical disturbance in the atmosphere that occurs prior to an earthquake. Now there’s word that Surrey Satellite Technology Limited proposes a constellation of 20 satellites to monitor this warning signal from space. There’s a considerable problem in predicting earthquakes, with current detection systems only capable of [...]
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The U.S. Geological Survey and the California Geological Survey released a report today warning of the potential damages of a hypothetical 7.8 magnitude earthquake along the San Andreas fault. Estimates are for 1,800 deaths, injuries to 50,000 people, $200 billion in damage and long-lasting economic and social repercussions similar to what has happened in New [...]
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The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is expected to provide satellite images to China to assist in damage assessments in earthquake-stricken Sichuan province. The People’s Republic of China specifically requested imagery of dams, reservoirs, roads and bridges. Read more in this press release.
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