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A new terror alert system that will post warnings on Facebook and Twitter is to be launched by the United States government shortly.

The new system will have two levels of terror alerts, 'elevated' and 'imminent', and will be posted on the social networking sites when 'appropriate', according to guidelines set out in a confidential Homeland Security document.

The scheme, which is operational from 27 April, is more basic and specific, providing a clearer picture of what is going on, than the current system, which has often been attacked as too vague.

An imminent alert would be released if there was a present or looming terror threat, while an elevated alert would signal a likely attack that officials believe that the public should be made aware.

The current colour-coded system has been in place since the 9/11 terror attacks of 2001.

The transfer from the old system aims to reduce confusion for security officials who are often uncertain about what they can reveal regarding terror alerts.

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