A new European satellite has given us a new way to monitor the impact of earthquakes. Sentinel measure the small changes in the position of parts of the Earth's crust by comparing 'before' and 'after' images of an area that has experienced an earthquake. Analysis of these results can show where stresses in the crust are being concentrated which may allow for predictions to be made about the location of subsequent tremors.
In the search to find a method of effectively predicting seismic events, any new tool that can contribute has to be welcomed.
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