A team of British and Russian scientists have launched a project that could predict when and where earthquakes will occur, and thus save thousands of lives.
The TwinSat project involves the launch of two satellites - one is about the size of a TV set and the other smaller than a shoebox - which will orbit the earth a few hundred kilometres apart, The Independent reported.
Data from the satellites will be collated with data from the ground as the scientists try to understand what natural warnings are given prior to earthquakes.
Peter Sammonds, professor of Geophysics at UCL and another member of the project team, said that because the satellites were so small, the technology was relatively cheap.
If the project progresses goes well, its possible to send up several more of them to increase coverage.
The first satellite launch is planned for 2015.
The TwinSat project involves the launch of two satellites - one is about the size of a TV set and the other smaller than a shoebox - which will orbit the earth a few hundred kilometres apart, The Independent reported.
Data from the satellites will be collated with data from the ground as the scientists try to understand what natural warnings are given prior to earthquakes.
If the project progresses goes well, its possible to send up several more of them to increase coverage.
The first satellite launch is planned for 2015.
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