Sometimes I have days where I wish technology never existed- which sounds harsh, and a bit ironic considering what I do in my profession. I just dread the thought of the next generation walking around with their heads down looking at their iPad 7's, or looking something like the humans in WALL-E.
But then there are days when I think, "Heavenly Father has truly inspired these innovative people to create amazing gadgets that help people in so many ways!!" Such as this:
Japan has a quake warning system that informs citizens via tv, radio, and cellphones when the first wave is detected from the seismic center and predicts the magnitude of the second and much stronger wave. Railways and other forms of public transportation were shut down automatically, saving thousands of people. Unfortunately this system is more helpful for those residing farther from the seismic center, such as those in Tokyo. Read this article about how this warning system gave these people anywhere from thirty seconds to a minute warning before the quake hit.
It is amazing to say that we have the capability of knowing an earthquake is coming before it happens, even if it is only a minute ahead. Wouldn't it be so amazing if this technology could advance and warn people closer to the seismic center an hour, or a day ahead?
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