The proposed quantum clock network could operate by mounting entangled atomic clocks on global satellites or stationing them at various labs located around Earth. Because the clocks are quantum-linked, each could almost instantly relay its time to one central node, which would average the times and relay them back. Each clock could thus adjust its accuracy, creating what Komar calls a superclock. With a clock this accurate, scientists could gather more precise real-time measurements of continental shifts, potentially detecting natural disasters like earthquakes.
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