Residents Receive Earthquake Alerts Before Shaking Begins
Posted on 2024-08-16 17:07:14
After recent earthquakes off the coasts of Yilan and Hualien, many residents reported receiving national alerts before the shaking started.
The Central Weather Administration confirms that these alerts are functioning as intended, with no changes made to the alert standards.
However, if any issues, such as underestimation or false alarms, are detected, the system will be optimized.
The CWA's Seismological Center Director Wu Jian-fu (吳健富) explains that the epicenters of these quakes were in highly monitored areas, which contributed to the timely alerts.
Wu says the administration will continue to review and improve the alert system to ensure that people can quickly grasp the situation during future earthquakes.
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