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IBM Says New Software Will Help Predict Natural Disasters

Posted by samzenpus on from the whole-lotta-shaking-going-on dept.

coondoggie writes "IBM says it has patented a natural disaster warning system, which uses analytic techniques that accurately and precisely conducts post-event analysis of seismic events, such as earthquakes, as well as provide early warnings for tsunamis, which can follow earthquakes. The invention also provides the ability to rapidly measure and analyze the damage zone of an earthquake to help prioritize emergency response needed following an earthquake."

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  1. Actual article by Eevee · · Score: 3, Informative

    The actual article is from CNN.

  2. Re:Oh Really? by TapeCutter · · Score: 4, Informative

    "So they are claiming to be able to predict the unpredictable?"

    No, that's just the all to familiar sensationalist headline.

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