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EEW [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Vulcanology and Seismology
- Seismic Prospecting
- Geological Research and Exploration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- earthquake early warning
1, record 1, English, earthquake%20early%20warning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EEW 2, record 1, English, EEW
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An alert that consists of] the rapid detection of earthquakes, real-time estimation of the shaking hazard, and notification of expected shaking. 2, record 1, English, - earthquake%20early%20warning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What are the benefits of earthquake early warning? Rapid alerts that signal incoming earthquake ground shaking can reduce deaths, injuries and property losses. ... Even a few seconds of warning are enough time to take protective and preventative measures ... 3, record 1, English, - earthquake%20early%20warning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
earthquake early warning program, earthquake early warning system 2, record 1, English, - earthquake%20early%20warning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Volcanologie et sismologie
- Prospection sismique
- Recherches et prospections géologiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alerte sismique précoce
1, record 1, French, alerte%20sismique%20pr%C3%A9coce
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ASP 1, record 1, French, ASP
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alerte précoce aux tremblements de terre 2, record 1, French, alerte%20pr%C3%A9coce%20aux%20tremblements%20de%20terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Alerte qui consiste en] la détection rapide de tremblements de terre, l'estimation en temps réel du danger sismique et la notification des secousses prévues. 1, record 1, French, - alerte%20sismique%20pr%C3%A9coce
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
programme d'alerte sismique précoce 1, record 1, French, - alerte%20sismique%20pr%C3%A9coce
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vulcanología y sismología
- Prospección sísmica
- Investigaciones y prospecciones geológicas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alerta sísmica temprana
1, record 1, Spanish, alerta%20s%C3%ADsmica%20temprana
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- alerta temprana de terremotos 2, record 1, Spanish, alerta%20temprana%20de%20terremotos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Essential Early Works
1, record 2, English, Essential%20Early%20Works
plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- travaux préliminaires essentiels
1, record 2, French, travaux%20pr%C3%A9liminaires%20essentiels
masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : CT no 817307. 1, record 2, French, - travaux%20pr%C3%A9liminaires%20essentiels
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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