Short-period Seismometer at Axial Volcano

A short-period seismometer (OBSSPA301) is installed ~1.3 km east of the ASHES hydrothermal field. A cable connects to a medium power junction box in the field. During testing with ROPOS, this seismometer recorded a small earthquake. VISIONS '13, Leg 4. Photo credit: NSF-OOI/UW/CSSF.

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