With a current network of over 250 seismic stations, the Alaska Earthquake Center maintains an impressive seismic grid across the state. But how did it all begin?
How does the Alaska Earthquake Center gather data from more than 250 seismic stations scattered across the state, some in remote locations? Any way we can! We use a complex set of radios, cell modems, routers, and satellite receiver instruments.
Metal mushrooms pop up at seismic stations
Over the course of several visits to the Alaska Geophysical Network site at Porcupine Dome last summer, Earthquake Center field engineer Ca
The Alaska Geophysics Network: More than just Earthquakes!
Historically, the Alaska Earthquake Center has focused on seismic data. We currently maintain more than 250 stations across Alaska with broadband and/or strong motion seismometers.
Earthquakes reported in Alaska so far this year: 12605
