Sismograf

Sismograf is a collective earthquake monitoring application designed to provide real-time data, alerts, and community-driven insights on seismic activities. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities with fast, reliable, and transparent earthquake monitoring tools.

---

🚀 Features

• Real-Time Earthquake Data: Get live updates on earthquake occurrences, magnitude, depth, and location.
• User Alerts: Receive push notifications for seismic activity in your area.
• Community Reporting: Allow users to report shaking intensity, which helps in crowd-sourcing earthquake impact data.
• Interactive Maps: View earthquake data on a dynamic map with geolocation support.
• Data Analytics: Track historical earthquake data and visualize trends over time.

---

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Frontend: React Native for cross-platform mobile development (iOS & Android).
• Backend: Node.js, Express, and a real-time data processing pipeline using WebSockets.
• Database: MongoDB for storing earthquake event data and user reports.
• API Integration: Integration with official seismic data providers such as USGS, EMSC, or local monitoring stations.
• Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for timely alerts.

---

📦 Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/username/sismograf.git
   cd sismograf

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Set Environment Variables Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following keys:

   API_KEY=your_api_key_here
   DATABASE_URL=your_database_url_here
   FCM_SERVER_KEY=your_fcm_server_key_here

4. Start the Development Server

   npm start

---

🚦 Usage

1. Launch the App: Open the Sismograf app on your device.
2. Enable Location Access: Allow location access to get personalized earthquake alerts.
3. View Earthquake Data: Browse live earthquake events and view event details.
4. Report Shaking: Use the 'Report Shaking' button to submit your experience of the earthquake.

---

📄 API Endpoints

Method	Endpoint	Description
GET	/api/earthquakes	Get recent earthquake data
POST	/api/report	Submit a user shaking report
GET	/api/history	Get historical earthquake data

---

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch: git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name.
3. Make your changes and commit them: git commit -m 'Add new feature'.
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/your-feature-name.
5. Create a pull request.

Please follow our contribution guidelines for detailed instructions.

---

📚 Documentation

The full documentation for Sismograf is available here.

---

🐛 Reporting Issues

If you encounter any issues, please create a new issue with a detailed description of the problem and steps to reproduce it.

---

✨ Future Plans

• Machine Learning Models: Introduce predictive analysis for seismic activity.
• Offline Support: Allow access to historical earthquake data when offline.
• Multi-Language Support: Provide translations for multiple languages.
• Customization: Enable users to customize alert notifications and event filters.

---

📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more information.

---

Stay aware, stay safe. Download Sismograf today!