Based on a 555 timer, a small DC 12 V relay and sounder from a faulty car alarm here is a functional seismic activity detector. It was hooked up to the UPS 12 V battery. The alarm is triggered by an ...

Checkout this instructive video as this popular Greek island prepare for earthquakes. A huge increase in seismic activity has caused chaos on the Greek island of Santorini. Residents and visitors have ...

Scientists have been grappling with finding a solution to natural disasters. While elimination seems far fetched, the focus has been on reduction and safety of lives. Such natural disasters include ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. A strategic new initiative will open source and deploy internet of things-based earthquake early-warning systems to bolster the safety ...

PORTOLA VALLEY, Calif. — Aerospace engineer Tom Bleier tramped up a Bay Area hill on a recent weekday to inspect a sensor designed to detect whether the nearby San Andreas fault was about to shake the ...