WHEN NOT IF: ‘Big One’ coming but scientists say US is NOT prepared for megaquake

Wednesday, May 18, 2016
By Paul Martin

SCIENTISTS have warned a catastrophic earthquake could strike America at ANY time but early-warning systems that could save countless lives are not being used.

By JON AUSTIN
Express.co.uk
Wed, May 18, 2016

There is a general scientific consensus that a major magnitude eight or above earthquake should have struck in California or Washington state by now – and as a result it could come without warning.

But disaster experts believe sophisticated early-warning systems, that give a vital few seconds heads up before one strikes, could and should be in place along the whole of the west coast by now.

Although only giving advance warning of an imminent tremor from a few seconds to a few minutes ahead of the event, experts say these few moments can be vital for quickly taking cover and limiting danger.

A fully-functioning warning system for the west coast has been in the pipeline for years, but the life-saving plans have stalled, alarmingly, because of red tape and funding issues.

Now, scientists want officials to speed up the process, saying the system is ready for use after a decade of testing.

It is widely accepted when the quake strikes thousands of lives will be at risk, and it could cost billions of dollars in economic damage and disruption to major transport and trade routes.

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