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Fiber Optics as Earthquake Sensors | Eureka News
Cal Poly Humboldt researchers are turning internet cables into earthquake detectors—using existing fiber optics to sense ground vibrations and deliver faster warnings. Partnering with the USGS and Vero Fiber, they’re turning California’s broadband network into a seismic listening system, with student tests already proving it works. Near the tectonically active Mendocino Triple Junction, where a hidden fault was recently discovered, every second counts. This innovation could shut down utilities before quakes strike, saving lives and boosting resilience—by repurposing the tech we already use…
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