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Medellin's Kraken System Prevents Disasters | Colombia News
Medellin’s Kraken system is a bold, three-part disaster prevention strategy blending sensors, expert analysis, and community alerts to stop landslides and floods before they strike—especially in high-risk zones where mountains meet rain and people live. Named after the mythical sea monster, it monitors over 100 sensors across 21 critical sites, identifying more than 500 at-risk families. As a UN delegation arrives to witness this tech-meets-community approach ahead of Climate Week 2026, Kraken proves that real safety comes from connecting data, science, and action—with people at the heart of…
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