Improved Warnings for Natural Hazards - A Prototype System for Southern California

Explore a 57-minute press conference from the AGU Fall Meeting 2013 focusing on improved warning systems for natural hazards in Southern California. Learn about innovative technologies developed by scientists to enhance real-time alerts for earthquakes, tsunamis, and extreme weather events. Discover how these advanced systems are being utilized by weather forecasters to issue flood warnings and integrated into emergency response protocols in San Diego, including monitoring of critical infrastructure. Gain insights from experts Yehuda Bock, Angelyn Moore, and Mark Jackson as they discuss the implementation of these systems and plans for expansion throughout the western United States. Delve into related sessions covering topics such as informatics, seismology, natural hazards, and geodesy to further understand the impact of these developments on disaster preparedness and response.

Fall Meeting 2013 Press Conference: Improved Warnings for Natural Hazards