Earthquake early warning is now available
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- Notice
- Important notice to customers
- Earthquake early warning is now available
September 28, 2007
What is Earthquake Early Warning?
Immediately after the occurrence of the earthquake, it catches (P wave, initial tremor) near the epicenter and automatically calculates the position, scale, and expected shaking intensity. This is new information that quickly informs you several seconds to tens of seconds before the strong shaking (S wave, main motion) due to an earthquake begins. However, in locations near the epicenter, the Earthquake Early Warning may not be in time for strong shaking.
Knowledge of use
The time from when you hear and hear emergency information until when a strong shake comes A few seconds to a few tens of seconds There is only one. That a short period To protect yourself Need to take action there is.
If you receive it on a car radio while driving,
- Do not rush to speed
- Turn on the hazard lamp and call attention to the cars around you
- Gradually reduce speed without applying sudden braking
- If you feel a big sway, stop on the left side of the road
In a facility with many people
- Stay calm and act
- Don't rush to the exit