An integrated earthquake early warning system and its performance at schools in Taiwan

作者:Wu Bing Ru*; Hsiao Nai Chi; Lin Pei Yang; Hsu Ting Yu; Chen Chiou Yun; Huang Shieh Kung; Chiang Hung Wei
来源:Journal of Seismology, 2017, 21(1): 165-180.
DOI:10.1007/s10950-016-9595-3

摘要

An earthquake early warning (EEW) system with integration of regional and onsite approaches was installed at nine demonstration stations in several districts of Taiwan for taking advantages of both approaches. The system performance was evaluated by a 3-year experiment at schools, which experienced five major earthquakes during this period. The blind zone of warning was effectively reduced by the integrated EEW system. The predicted intensities from EEW demonstration stations showed acceptable accuracy compared to field observations. The operation experience from an earthquake event proved that students could calmly carry out correct action before the seismic wave arrived using some warning time provided by the EEW system. Through successful operation in practice, the integrated EEW system was verified as an effective tool for disaster prevention at schools.

  • 出版日期2017-1