Earthquake shake alert system not being used in New ZealandSTUFF Other countries use an alert to warn people to take shelter or move away from dangerous areas such as cliffs. A system that could warn Kiwis an earthquake is on its way is not being used in New Zealand, but could be an option in the future. ROBERT KITCHIN Civil Defence and Emergency Management director Sarah Stuart-Black said once 24/7 monitoring operations have been implemented here, an early earthquake warning system may be considered. HENRY ROMERO Experts in Mexico credit the early warning system as saving a lot of lives in the September earthquake. The water column height is communicated to a surface buoy and then relayed via satellite to the tsunami warning centres.

Source: Stuff December 01, 2017 23:15 UTC