VND 80 billion for earthquake observation project and tsunami warning

Scientific Council of the Institute of Geophysics has just approved the project "Enhancing earthquake observation network for earthquake alert and tsunami warning in Vietnam ", with a total investment of about 70 to 80 billion copper.

To Le Son, Head of Earthquake Observation, said the project is expected to be implemented in 4 years from 2008 to 2011, including the construction of 34 modern earthquake observation stations with satellite connection and a processing center. Automatic earthquake data.

Each station is 100-200 km apart, concentrating mainly in the North and Northwest - where there is a risk of the largest earthquake in Vietnam.

According to Mr. Son, this earthquake observation system, earthquake information and tsunami warning is equipped with the leading modern equipment in the world today, overcoming the root of the inaccuracy of the warning system. Vietnam earthquake.

Over the past two years, the Vietnam Institute of Geophysics has collaborated with the Taiwan side to install and operate 24 geological structure research stations on Vietnam's territorial waters, effectively serving the implementation of economic projects. in the area effectively with high safety level.

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(Artwork: Nationalgeographic)