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New Zealand unlikely to get earthquake warning system soon

New Zealand is not expected to deploy an earthquake warning system despite technology being used successfully in countries like Japan.

Skinny McBuntu

New Zealand will not be getting an earthquake warning system in the near future. Countries including Japan have adopted technology that can alert the public before damaging earthquake tremors occur. Japan recently experienced a large earthquake, demonstrating the potential of such early warning systems.

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RNZ

Why New Zealand won't be getting an earthquake warning system any time soon

Countries like Japan, which suffered a large quake last week, use technology that can alert the public before damaging tremors happen.

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1News

Why NZ won't have an earthquake warning system any time soon

Countries like Japan, which suffered a large quake last week, use technology that can alert the public before damaging tremors happen.

Read the full story at 1News