The Earthquake Early Warning System (EEW) being developed on the U.S. West Coast can provide as much as ________ warning of the arrival of destructive seismic waves
A) 60 seconds
B) 10 minutes
C) 1 hour
D) 12 hours
E) 24 hours
Answer: A
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