GeoShake Blog Earthquake science, DIY seismology tutorials, and updates from the GeoShake open-source sensor network community. https://geoshake.org/blog/ en-us Mon, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 info@geoshake.org (GeoShake Team) info@geoshake.org (GeoShake Team) https://geoshake.org/assets/icon.png GeoShake Blog https://geoshake.org/blog/ Is a Home Earthquake Sensor Worth It? Costs, Benefits & What to Expect https://geoshake.org/blog/home-earthquake-sensor-worth-it https://geoshake.org/blog/home-earthquake-sensor-worth-it Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Is a home earthquake sensor worth the investment? Compare costs from free apps to dedicated sensors like the GeoShake T1 at €199, real benefits like early warning seconds, honest limitations, and who benefits most. Buying Guide Cost Analysis Sensors How Many Seconds of Warning Do You Actually Get Before an Earthquake? https://geoshake.org/blog/earthquake-warning-time https://geoshake.org/blog/earthquake-warning-time Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 From 5 to 90 seconds — learn what determines your earthquake warning window, real-world case studies from Japan, Mexico, and California, and how to maximize your personal warning time. Earthquake Science Early Warning Deep Dive GeoShake vs Raspberry Shake: Cost, Accuracy & Use Case Comparison https://geoshake.org/blog/geoshake-vs-raspberry-shake https://geoshake.org/blog/geoshake-vs-raspberry-shake Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Detailed comparison of GeoShake T1 (€199) vs Raspberry Shake ($400+). Compare cost, sensors, accuracy, connectivity, and use cases to find the right earthquake sensor for your needs. Comparison Buying Guide Sensors How Earthquake Early Warning Works: P-Waves vs S-Waves Explained https://geoshake.org/blog/how-earthquake-early-warning-works https://geoshake.org/blog/how-earthquake-early-warning-works Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Learn how earthquake early warning systems detect P-waves before destructive S-waves arrive. Understand the science behind seconds of warning that save lives and how GeoShake makes it accessible. Earthquake Science Early Warning Explainer From Your Workbench to the World: How GeoShake and DIY Seismology Are Demystifying Earthquake Science https://geoshake.org/blog/diy-seismology-pga-geoshake https://geoshake.org/blog/diy-seismology-pga-geoshake Wed, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Learn about Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA), DIY seismograph building with ESP32 and LSM6DSO sensors, and how citizen scientists are creating a global earthquake monitoring network. PGA DIY Tutorial ESP32 Seismology