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Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

person in green jacket and woman in red drysuit prep equipment towed by car to be put into lake
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Peter Haeussler (USGS), Brian Andrews (USGS), Hannah Brewer (WHOI), and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to launch the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground Boat Ramp. R/V Lutris (background) was used to tow the rig to the deployment sites.

Peter Haeussler (USGS), Brian Andrews (USGS), Hannah Brewer (WHOI), and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to launch the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground Boat Ramp. R/V Lutris (background) was used to tow the rig to the deployment sites.

scientists stand around yellow boat and red buoys on boat launch
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Peter Haeussler (USGS), Brian Andrews (USGS), Hannah Brewer (WHOI), Rob Witter (USGS), and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to launch the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground Boat Ramp. R/V Lutris (background) was used to tow the rig to the deployment sites.

Peter Haeussler (USGS), Brian Andrews (USGS), Hannah Brewer (WHOI), Rob Witter (USGS), and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to launch the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground Boat Ramp. R/V Lutris (background) was used to tow the rig to the deployment sites.

scientists stand around yellow boat to launch off boat ramp into lake
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Peter Haeussler (USGS), Brian Andrews (USGS), Hannah Brewer (WHOI), and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to launch the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground Boat Ramp. R/V Lutris (background) was used to tow the rig to the deployment sites.

Peter Haeussler (USGS), Brian Andrews (USGS), Hannah Brewer (WHOI), and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to launch the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground Boat Ramp. R/V Lutris (background) was used to tow the rig to the deployment sites.

truck deploys boat into lake with seismic equipment
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Peter Haeussler (USGS), Brian Andrews (USGS), Hannah Brewer (WHOI), and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to launch the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground Boat Ramp. R/V Lutris (background) was used to tow the rig to the deployment sites.

Peter Haeussler (USGS), Brian Andrews (USGS), Hannah Brewer (WHOI), and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to launch the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground Boat Ramp. R/V Lutris (background) was used to tow the rig to the deployment sites.

Two people smiling for a photo together. They are on a boat on a lake wearing clothes for chilly weather.
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Brian Andrews (USGS) and Nathan Miller (USGS) during fieldwork on Skilak Lake, Alaska to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year. 

Brian Andrews (USGS) and Nathan Miller (USGS) during fieldwork on Skilak Lake, Alaska to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year. 

Person filling inflatable boat to shore with other person standing on the boat. Trees, mountains, and sky in the background.
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Brian Andrews (USGS) pulling in Hannah Brewer (WHOI) during fieldwork on Skilak Lake, Alaska to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year. 

Brian Andrews (USGS) pulling in Hannah Brewer (WHOI) during fieldwork on Skilak Lake, Alaska to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year. 

Side profile of man on boat in the middle of a lake with snowcapped mountains and sky in the background
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Tim Kane (WHOI) on Skilak Lake, Alaska during field work with USGS to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year. 

Tim Kane (WHOI) on Skilak Lake, Alaska during field work with USGS to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year. 

The back of a small boat in the middle of a lake with a mountain in the background
nveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
nveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
nveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

The R/V Lutris on Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

The R/V Lutris on Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Lake with snowcapped mountains in the background and tall trees in the foreground.
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Small research boat and inflatable boat with person in it on a lake with snowcapped mountains in the background.
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

The R/V Lutris on Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

The R/V Lutris on Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Three people on land near lake, digging
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Brian Andrews (USGS), Nathan Miller (USGS), and Rob Witter (USGS) installing post-hole seismometers and attaching a station box containing electronics and batteries.

person in red suit sits on yellow boat in the water
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

The float rig supporting the OBS is towed to the deployment site on Skilak Lake. Hannah Brewer (WHOI) is on board. This is part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

The float rig supporting the OBS is towed to the deployment site on Skilak Lake. Hannah Brewer (WHOI) is on board. This is part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

person in green shirt marks location of sensor
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Peter Haeussler (USGS) marks the location of the seismometer sensor. The station box containing electronics and batteries can be seen in the foreground.

two people in life jackets smile for a photo out on the water
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Nathan Miller (USGS) and Brian Andrews (USGS) on the R/V Lutris on Skilak Lake, Alaska as part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Nathan Miller (USGS) and Brian Andrews (USGS) on the R/V Lutris on Skilak Lake, Alaska as part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Two boats sit in a lake with snow capped mountains in the background
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

person with red life vest smiles for photo on boat in lake
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Tim Kane (WHOI) on Skilak Lake, Alaska during field work with USGS to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year. 

Tim Kane (WHOI) on Skilak Lake, Alaska during field work with USGS to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. In May 2024, they deployed two seismographs on the bottom of the lake and eight seismographs on land around the lake. Each instrument will collect data there for about 1 year. 

landscape of boat sitting in lake with forest and mountains in the background
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

The R/V Lutris on Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

The R/V Lutris on Skilak Lake, Alaska. A team of USGS scientists, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, are aiming to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

two people in red dry suits prepare buoys on yellow float
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Hannah Brewer (WHOI) and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to deploy an OBS on Skilak Lake. This is part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Hannah Brewer (WHOI) and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to deploy an OBS on Skilak Lake. This is part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

two people in red dry suits prepare buoys for deployment off of yellow raft
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Hannah Brewer (WHOI) and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to deploy an OBS on Skilak Lake. This is part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Hannah Brewer (WHOI) and Tim Kane (WHOI) prepare to deploy an OBS on Skilak Lake. This is part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

three people on boats in lake with snow covered mountains in background
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Rob Witter (USGS), Nathan Miller (USGS), and Brian Andrews (USGS) on Skilak Lake, Alaska as part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

Rob Witter (USGS), Nathan Miller (USGS), and Brian Andrews (USGS) on Skilak Lake, Alaska as part of a USGS effort, in collaboration with partners from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Bottom Seismic Instrument Center, to create a record of past earthquakes from Skilak Lake on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.

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