Microearthquake networks and earthquake prediction
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Abstract
A microearthquake network is a group of highly sensitive seismographic stations designed primarily to record local earthquakes of magnitudes less than 3. Depending on the application, a microearthquake network will consist of several stations or as many as a few hundred . They are usually classified as either permanent or temporary. In a permanent network, the seismic signal from each is telemetered to a central recording site to cut down on the operating costs and to allow more efficient and up-to-date processing of the data. However, telemetering can restrict the location sites because of the line-of-site requirement for radio transmission or the need for telephone lines. Temporary networks are designed to be extremely portable and completely self-contained so that they can be very quickly deployed. They are most valuable for recording aftershocks of a major earthquake or for studies in remote areas.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Microearthquake networks and earthquake prediction |
| Series title | Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS) |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Year Published | 1979 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S Geological Survey |
| Description | 4 p. |
| First page | 192 |
| Last page | 195 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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