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+Soonami
+=======
+This app displays information about a single earthquake event and whether or not there was a tsunami alert issued for it.
+
+The data is retrieved from the USGS service. https://earthquake.usgs.gov/fdsnws/event/1/
+
+Pre-requisites
+==============
+- Android SDK v26
+- Android Build Tools v26.+
+- Android Support Repository v26.+
+
+Getting Started
+===============
+This sample uses the Gradle build system. To build this project, use the "gradlew build" command or use "Import Project" in 
+Android Studio.
+
+Support
+=======
+- Google+ Community: https://plus.google.com/communities/105153134372062985968
+- Stack Overflow: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/android