5Dr. Patel, a seismologist, uses AI to analyze seismic data from 120 sensors across California. If each sensor generates 1.5 gigabytes of data per hour and the system runs for 8 hours daily, how many terabytes of data are collected each day?

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How Dr. Patel Uses AI to Transform Seismic Data: Analyzing Over 1,000 Terabytes Daily Across California In the age of AI and big data, seismologists are leveraging advanced technologies to detect and understand earthquakes more precisely. Dr. Ramesh Patel, a leading seismologist based in California, is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to analyze real-time seismic data collected from a dense network of 120 sensors spanning the state. Each sensor captures high-resolution seismic wave data at a rate of 1.5 gigabytes per hour. With the system operating continuously for 8 hours each day, the sheer volume of data generated is staggering—and AI plays a critical role in managing and interpreting it efficiently. Daily Data Volume: A Closer Look