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Google to turn Android devices into earthquake detection network

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Since there are millions of Android devices around the world, there are a lot of ways that we can use these smartphones aside from our own personal uses. Google
Since there are millions of Android devices around the world, there are a lot of ways that we can use these smartphones aside from our own personal uses. Google is now tapping into that wide network by making them part of a worldwide earthquake detection network that can give early alerts and earthquake warnings to people, especially those that live in quake prone areas. They are rolling out the first phase of this project and Android users can be part of the Android Earthquake Alerts System. Smartphones come with tiny accelerometers that will be able to sense signals that an earthquake may be imminent or is already happening.

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