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Indonesia testing mosque loudspeakers as earthquake warning system
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Scientists are trialling a new early warning system in Indonesia that uses mosque loudspeakers to alert people to earthquakes. The five-year project aims to save lives by using the existing network of speakers, which are well-maintained by local communities. The system could give people 5 to 10 seconds to react, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
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