Digital transformation is not only aimed at companies and consumers, it also has diverse benefits for research issues and public interest. An example of this is how mobile data can be part of earthquake research and analysis.

you i National University of Columbia They created an alliance that exemplifies how these two topics have a common point to take advantage of data from these natural events in real time.

Information that is useful given that earthquakes cannot be predicted but can be studied and monitored to understand telluric activity in different areas of the country.

Mobile data and earthquakes

The alliance between the two organizations initially has 13 seismological stations located in 8 different locations. Savane of Bogota and its surroundings, except for 5 stations located within a radius of up to 20 km Medellin, Manizales, Palmyra, Valledupar and San Andresthey declared.

The idea is that this agreement will add 7 more stations in the areas of influence of Leticia, Puerto Assis, Turbo, Quibdo, Popayan, Puerto Carreno and Inirida.

The benefits of mobile data in practice are as follows: when an earthquake occurs, regardless of magnitude, a series of situation reports are generated that are key to analyzing what is happening.

Connectivity will allow experts to receive this data in seconds, making it possible to conduct an earthquake study in a very short time and when necessary, such as requesting an evacuation or generating a warning; In this way, the authorities can consult and make decisions quickly.

According to Seismological Network of the National University of Colombia (RSUNAL), Each station consumes about 50 GB of data per month, depending on the sampling rate. Information to pass processing and analysis center, It is located in an educational institution at its headquarters Bogota.

“Thanks to our alliance, our seismological network has access to connectivity that allows us to receive information in real time. Technology has advanced significantly in terms of real-time data transmission and thanks to this connectivity we have been able to access information,” he said. Carlos Vargas, Director Lto RSUNAL.

Data transfer a Mobile networkIt allows to define a seismic event, determine its magnitude and other technical characteristics, which reflect many possibilities to avoid social disaster in case evacuation is necessary, or also to have information about the behavior of activity in each zone.

“Digital transformation is not exclusive to companies and businesses. “Each time, there are more examples of how the appropriate use of technology and connectivity is enabling better decision-making in academic, scientific and governmental fields,” he said. Marcelo Cataldo, of the president You are Colombia.

Application for forecasting earthquakes

Several countries, including Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru They are highly seismic because there are major tectonic plates moving in their place and they are in turn in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

A program that can help in this situation Earthquake detector. This platform is downloadable for free Apple Store or Google Play Store So that the mobile device warns with sound or vibration every 2 to 5 seconds about an earthquake coming close to the user.

In addition to this warning, the application will tell you the exact location of the disaster, its magnitude, depth and even the radius of impact.

In addition, users will also be able to access Manual launch reports submitted by others And they will be able to find their friends or relatives thanks to the Safety Check setting.