Predict an earthquake? NASA needs you, is giving away $ 25,000
Predict an earthquake? Could electromagnetic pulses give a warning of the big one? Nasa launches plan to monitor mysterious signals that occur before an earthquake. Theory says fracturing rock in Earth’s crust creates an electrical charge. Pulse travels to the surface and creates a change in the magnetic field. New Nasa challenge is looking for concrete proof to support the theory. It is asking the public to develop software codes or algorithms to search through data on electromagnetic pulses.
In the days leading up to an earthquake, something strange is thought to happen in Earth’s magnetic field.
There is some evidence that electromagnetic pulses can (EMPs) are emitted from our planet’s crust, which become stronger and more frequent just before the earthquake hits. Now a new Nasa challenge is looking for concrete proof to support the theory, potentially offering a warning to those in the quake’s path.
Contestants will be provided with electromagnetic signal data collected over three-month periods from multiple sensors in the close to past earthquakes. Control data with no earthquakes also will be included. Coders will have two weeks to develop a new approach to extract the signals and identify potential earthquake precursors.
The individuals or teams developing winning approaches will share a $25,000 prize.
