In the late Jurassic period, this fleet-footed plant eater, known as Dryosaurus altus, needed those powerful hindquarters to scurry away from its many predators.

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The typical alert allows under half a minute to shutdown operations and dash for safety, but the agency claims this crucial shred of time can be enough to scurry away from any treacherous hazards nearby.

ENGADGET: Japan Meteorological Agency develops earthquake warning system