The hidden function of Android smartphones that saves lives during earthquakes

New technologies are making our lives not only convenient but also safe. Especially in regions with a high risk of natural disasters, innovative solutions play a huge role in protecting the lives and health of the population. The earthquake alert system developed by Google for Android smartphones has become one of such technologies, reports androidauthority.com. This function not only provides timely warnings but also allows for early understanding of the problem and taking safety measures.

According to Google specialists, the system is based on the accelerometer sensor that is present in every modern smartphone. This sensor usually responds to the device’s movement, rotation, or acceleration. In Android smartphones, the accelerometer can detect any tiny vibrations along the horizontal, vertical, and depth axes. If the smartphone records ground vibrations, this may indicate the possibility of an earthquake.

In terms of operation, the accelerometer detects any unusual ground vibrations during an earthquake and sends this information to Google servers. At the same time, the user’s approximate location is also sent to the server. Google analyzes the collected data from thousands of smartphones in the area and confirms the fact of an earthquake. If the event is confirmed, an urgent warning about the danger is sent to the region.

In recent years, this system has recorded more than 18,000 earthquakes and has given useful warnings to millions of people in over 100 countries. Importantly, in most cases, users were warned 15 seconds before the start of the earthquake, and in some cases, even one minute before. This makes it possible to move to a safe place, take important documents and belongings, warn children, or leave the house.

Another advantage of the technology — if Google launched the system in 2020, since 2021 Uzbekistan has also started using this feature. Local Android users can activate the earthquake alert function through the phone settings.

Experts consider this system to be a new stage in the fight against natural disasters. The conclusion is that every modern smartphone owner should consider enabling this function to enhance their safety. After all, technology can serve not only convenience but also help save lives. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!