It is possible to develop an earthquake warning system that would provide 15 - 60 seconds of warning to an urban area before the arrival of damaging earthquake waves if the earthquake occurred far enough away.

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This statement is true. Earthquake warning systems exist and can provide seconds to minutes of warning before the arrival of shaking waves, depending on the distance from the earthquake's epicenter and the speed of the seismic waves. However, such systems require advanced sensors and communication networks, as well as proper education and training of the public to respond appropriately.

It Is Possible to Develop an Earthquake Warning System That