11.11.3. Early Warning Systems

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary function of early warning systems?

   Hint

   Think about the purpose behind warning systems.

2. 2.

   Name one type of data used in early warning systems.

   Hint

   What can help us see changes in land?

3. 3.

   What is the main purpose of early warning systems?

   • To monitor environmental changes
   • To inform communities of impending disasters
   • To track seismic activity

   Hint

   Think about what alerts might help communities.

4. 4.

   True or False: Geo-Informatics does not contribute to early warning systems?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of data in these systems.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with implementing an early warning system in a mountainous region. What data would you prioritize for this system, and why?

   Hint

   Think about what influences slope stability.

6. 6.

   Investigate a recent landslide event in your area. How could an early warning system have altered the outcome?

   Hint

   Focus on how the system could have predicted the event.