ENGLISH

Assessing the nation’s earthquakes : the health and future of regional seismograph networks

By National Research Council , Board on Earth Sciences and Resources , Panel on Regional Networks , Committee on Seismology

Book information

Publisher
National Academy Press
Year
1990
ISBN
1280212233 9781280212239
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1847040 bytes)
Pages
67\81
Topic
Geology
Time added
2017-03-04 16:46:52
Seismological stations -- United States;Earthquake

Description

This book assesses the 50 regional seismic networks funded by various federal, state, and private sources that operate autonomously in the United States. Most have aging equipment and suffer from declining sources of operating funds. Yet, they provide valuable scientific data as well as information about seismicity and earthquakes around their locales. The volume describes the advent of the new National Seismic Network, operated by the U.S. Geological Survey. The National Seismic Network provides a unique opportunity to integrate the regional networks with the national network. This system will preserve the valuable work of the regional networks and enhance the capabilities of the national network.

Similar books