Nepal's Landslide Early Warning System Saved Over 400 Lives
Nepal's landslide early warning system, which includes ground movement sensors, a rainfall gauge, and a vibration sensor, has saved over 400 lives since its deployment. The system enables the evacuation of people from areas prone to landslides. A pilot study for the current system will conclude after the monsoons, with hopes for improved performance this year. The system has already saved lives, and authorities hope it will perform even better during this year's monsoon season. A new system combines sensors and satellite data to predict changes in slopes and fault lines.
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Sources · 7 independent
WAMU 88.5 DC
“The previous system has actually saved more than 400 lives since it was deployed because they've been able to move people out of what were then really massive landslides.”
WBUR Boston
“Nepal's landslide early warning system. Good to hear that it's saved some lives already. And just a reminder to listeners that this is a David Attenborough themed episode of Unexpected Elements.”
WNYC 93.9 FM
“they basically melded together a bunch of... sensors, as well as this new set of data from the satellites, and then they're overlaying all of it to make predictions on how much the slopes are changing and things like the fault lines.”
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