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Google Detects Earthquakes with Users Android phones

Did you know that in the background your Android phone is part of the largest Earthquake detection system ever built. Google is using users phone sensor data in combination with the USGS Shake Alert system to track alert users of potential earthquake disasters. Is this a violation of your privacy? Is this okay since it may help save your life?

USGS Shake Alert system: https://twitter.com/USGS_ShakeAlert
Google Earthquake detection details: https://blog.google/products/android/earthquake-detection-and-alerts/