Amateur radio operators help fill earthquake donut holes

Eos, American Geophysical Union
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Abstract

If you’ve ever seen tall antennas rising from everyday residences in your community and wondered what they are for, it could be that those homes belong to ham radio enthusiasts who enjoy communicating with each other over the airwaves. In addition to having fun with their radios and finding camaraderie, many ham radio operators are also prepared to help neighbors and authorities communicate during disasters. One such group of radio enthusiasts is poised now to serve yet another important role: They will be contributing to a more robust delivery mechanism for critical seismic intensity reports after major earthquakes through the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Did You Feel It? (DYFI) system.

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Publication type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Title Amateur radio operators help fill earthquake donut holes
Series title Eos, American Geophysical Union
DOI 10.1029/2021EO155013
Volume 102
Year Published 2021
Language English
Publisher American Geophysical Union
Contributing office(s) Geologic Hazards Science Center
Country United States
State Utah
City Salt Lake City
Online Only (Y/N) Y
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