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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-21-3243-2021
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-21-3243-2021
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29 Oct 2021
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Brief communication: Effective earthquake early warning systems: appropriate messaging and public awareness roles

Meng Zhang, Xue Qiao, Barnabas C. Seyler, Baofeng Di, Yuan Wang, and Ya Tang

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Earthquake early warning systems (EEWSs) can help reduce losses, but their effectiveness depends on adequate public perception and understanding of EEWSs. This study examined the performance of the EEWS in China's Sichuan Province during the 2019 Changning earthquake. We found a big gap existed between the EEWS's message, the public's perception of it, and their response. The study highlights the importance of gauging EEWS alert effectiveness and public participation for long-term resiliency.
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