Artificial intelligence algorithm predicts slow earthquakes


The Indonesian island of Lombok was hit by an earthquake in 2018. — AFP Relaxnews

A team of researchers has succeeded in creating an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can identify changes in the Earth’s crust that occur up to three months before an earthquake.

On Aug 21, Indonesia was struck by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake. Fortunately, it was a deep-focus temblor which did not result in loss of life or material damage. However the country, which is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, has an extensive record of highly dangerous seismic activity.

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