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Google's Earthquake Warning System Fails Millions Ahead of Turkey’s Tragedy
2025-07-27
Author: Sophie
In a shocking revelation, Google has confessed that its earthquake early warning system floundered during the devastating 2023 earthquakes in Turkey, failing to alert a staggering 10 million people.
When the earth shook with a catastrophic 7.8 magnitude quake, only a scant 469 users received the crucial 'Take Action' alerts that could have given them a vital 35 seconds to escape. In stark contrast, a mere half a million received a lower-level warning, meant for minor tremors, which is far less prominent and likely missed.
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