Monitoring for Subduction Zone Science Active
Subduction zone monitoring requires monitoring networks that are operated collaboratively for years to decades. Such a sustained activity requires leadership by a Federal agency like the USGS with the support of its partners.
Earthquakes
- Latest Earthquakes - USGS
- Advanced National Seismographic System (ANSS) - USGS
- Global Seismographic Network (GSN) - USGS
- National Strong Motion Program (NSMP) - USGS
- Crustal Deformation Monitoring - USGS
Regional Networks
- Alaska
- California:
- Northern California (NCSN)
- Southern California (SCSN)
- Hawaii
- Intermountain West:
- Central & Eastern US:
- Pacific Northwest:
- Puerto Rico & US Territories
Volcanoes
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Alaska Volcano Observatory - USGS and partners
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Cascades Volcano Observatory - USGS
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Comprehensive monitoring provides timely warnings of volcano reawakening - USGS
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USGS-developed lahar detection systems provide warning of lahars
Tsunamis
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U.S. Tsunami Warning System - NOAA
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Tsunami Data and Information - NOAA
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Using Video Imagery to Study Wave Dynamics: Tres Palmas - West Coast of Puerto Rico
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Using Video Imagery to Study Coastal Change: Whidbey Island - Washington
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Using Video Imagery to Study Wave Dynamics: Unalakleet - Alaska
Other
- Geodetic Monitoring - UNAVCO
- Overview
Subduction zone monitoring requires monitoring networks that are operated collaboratively for years to decades. Such a sustained activity requires leadership by a Federal agency like the USGS with the support of its partners.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media DetailsUSGS Electronics Engineer Marc Biundo completes standard maintenance and battery replacement at the combined deformation, seismic and infrasonic monitoring station located in the crater of Mount St. Helens (elevation 2124 m or nearly 7000 ft). View is to the south from inside the crater. (Credit: Mosbrucker, Adam. Public domain.) Earthquakes
- Latest Earthquakes - USGS
- Advanced National Seismographic System (ANSS) - USGS
- Global Seismographic Network (GSN) - USGS
- National Strong Motion Program (NSMP) - USGS
- Crustal Deformation Monitoring - USGS
Regional Networks
- Alaska
- California:
- Northern California (NCSN)
- Southern California (SCSN)
- Hawaii
- Intermountain West:
- Central & Eastern US:
- Pacific Northwest:
- Puerto Rico & US Territories
Volcanoes
-
Alaska Volcano Observatory - USGS and partners
-
Cascades Volcano Observatory - USGS
-
Comprehensive monitoring provides timely warnings of volcano reawakening - USGS
-
USGS-developed lahar detection systems provide warning of lahars
Tsunamis
-
U.S. Tsunami Warning System - NOAA
-
Tsunami Data and Information - NOAA
-
Using Video Imagery to Study Wave Dynamics: Tres Palmas - West Coast of Puerto Rico
-
Using Video Imagery to Study Coastal Change: Whidbey Island - Washington
-
Using Video Imagery to Study Wave Dynamics: Unalakleet - Alaska
Other
- Geodetic Monitoring - UNAVCO