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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.

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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

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. 

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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

The float rig supporting the OBS is towed to the deployment site on Skilak Lake with Hannah Brewer (WHOI) 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 with Hannah Brewer (WHOI) 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.

lake, snowcapped mountain, and clouds
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.

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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

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. 

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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

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. 

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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.

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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

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.

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

two trucks carrying equipment drive down road to set up buoys at lake in Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

R/V Lutris and the OBS are towed to the Upper Skilak Campground boat launch. 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.

R/V Lutris and the OBS are towed to the Upper Skilak Campground boat launch. 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 sits on log with seismic equipment recording data in notebook
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Nathan Miller (USGS) programs a land seismograph station. 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.

Nathan Miller (USGS) programs a land seismograph station. 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 stand around sensor in hole in the ground. One of the three people is holding a shovel next to the sensor
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Installation of a post-hole seismometer. 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.

Installation of a post-hole seismometer. 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.

One person laying down and one kneeling next to the post in ground in marshy wooded area.
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 Rob Witter (USGS) installing a post-hole seismometer. 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.

Nathan Miller (USGS) and Rob Witter (USGS) installing a post-hole seismometer. 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.

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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 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.

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

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.

man in green shirt prepares yellow buoy and boat to launch
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Tim Kane (WHOI) preparing the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground parking lot. 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.

Tim Kane (WHOI) preparing the OBS float rig at the Upper Skilak Campground parking lot. 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 prep buoy in yellow boat while in the water
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 scientists in red dry suits prep buoys for deployment while out on yellow floats on lake
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.

person and orange hat digs a hole in the woods
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska
Unveiling Earthquake History at Skilak Lake, Alaska

Brian Andrews (USGS) digs a hole for installing a seismometer. 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.

Brian Andrews (USGS) digs a hole for installing a seismometer. 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.