19 Days Before the Quake: How Tehran Researchers Predict Earthquakes Using Satellite Anomalies

By Rahul Somvanshi By Rahul Somvanshi

Scientists are now able to forecast seismic shocks with an unparalleled lead time thanks to satellite anomalies acting as a beacon.

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Further research is essential, as each analyzed earthquake adds critical data, enhancing the prediction algorithm.

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Could this method have predicted the devastating 2023 quakes? Ongoing analysis continues to explore its potential.

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By using satellite data, researchers in Tehran have discovered indications of earthquakes 19 days ahead of time.

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The study's principal investigator, Professor Akhoondzadeh, highlights the necessity of a more extensive application to improve prediction models.

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Key signs that were discovered weeks before the tragedy occurred were unusual shifts in the atmosphere and land temperatures.

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Utilising data from the CSES-01 satellite, the study focuses on variations in electrodensity associated with seismic activity.

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The results might completely change how countries prepare for and lessen the effects of large-scale earthquakes.

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With the latest earthquake claiming over 50,000 lives, this technology seeks to drastically lower future losses.

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