Google expands Android Earthquake Alerts to ~200 regions
According to Google's blog via Sundar Pichai, the Android Earthquake Alerts System has delivered over 1 billion alerts since 2021 and is expanding from 98 to nearly 200 countries and regions, with recent use cited during Venezuela quakes.
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Google's Android Earthquake Alerts System has sent more than one billion alerts since launching in 2021 according to Sundar Pichai. The company is expanding coverage from 98 countries and regions to nearly 200.
During recent earthquakes in Venezuela millions of users outside the epicenter received warnings in time to take protective action before shaking started see the official Google announcement for additional details.
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