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By Subduction Zone Science September 29, 2020

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.

Monitoring station maintenance in the Crater of Mount St. Helens...
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USGS 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.)

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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.

Monitoring station maintenance in the Crater of Mount St. Helens...
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
USGS 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

Regional Networks

Volcanoes

Tsunamis

Other