Earthquake Warning System Providing Seconds of Warning Is Activated in BC

Earthquake Warning System Providing Seconds of Warning Is Activated in BC
Federal Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson speaks during an announcement at Industrial Equipment Manufacturing, in Surrey, B.C., on July 15, 2024. The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck
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An earthquake early detection system has been activated in British Columbia to provide the public and infrastructure managers with precious seconds of warning ahead of a potentially harmful tremor.

Federal Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says when a strong earthquake is detected, alerts will be transmitted automatically to British Columbians via cellphones, radio and televisions.