triggered

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Police commander Frederic Gisler told reporters that "the red alarm, which mobilises the fire department, was triggered" immediately when authorities were alerted to the situation.

From Barron's

The storm also triggered slides and major road closures across Los Angeles as well as swift water rescues in San Diego.

From Los Angeles Times

The demonstrations are smaller than the last major incident in 2022, triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for allegedly violating Iran's strict dress code for women.

From Barron's

Several explanations have been proposed for what triggered this dramatic climate reversal.

From Science Daily

Earthquakes at intermediate depths, including the Calama event, were long believed to be triggered mainly by a process known as "dehydration embrittlement."

From Science Daily