Thanks to Maya for asking about this. Locations where early warning systems are in use (research stages):

Death toll: 21,500 confirmed. Recent activity: Powerful aftershocks at 11:34 PM local time (11:34 Am EST) magnitude 5.1; 1:25 PM EST, magnitude 5.5, both of which triggered more landslides and building collapses. Update on the reach of orginial earthquake at 7.9 on May 12: It was felt in Taiwan,...

I am far from an expert on Global Warming, and unlike the droves who ingenuously claim to be, I promise - for your credit - not to claim the same emotional high ground "they" so often do. As a fellow Voxer with some interest in the issues of Global Warming, all I can honestly promise to you is my...