Scientists track animals to study natural disasters using satellite technology

Scientists are using tagged animals, including dogs and goats, to study natural events like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. They will monitor these animals' movements from space using a new satellite set to launch next year. Early experiments in Sicily showed that goats can predict volcanic eruptions by becoming nervous before an event. Similarly, dogs and sheep in Italy have predicted major earthquakes in the past 12 years. The project, called Icarus, aims to create a global network to track wildlife and study their responses to natural phenomena. The technology allows researchers to monitor animal health and migration patterns more effectively.