SEISConn
Seismic Experiment for Imaging Structure beneath Connecticut
Welcome to the information site for SEISConn, a bold geophysical experiment led by Yale seismologist Maureen Long! The experiment involves 15 broadband seismic observatories across northern Connecticut at a nominal spacing of about 6 miles apart. Two stations are located on Yale owned properties, but we owe a huge debt to the many residents who have volunteered to host a seismic station.
These instruments will run for about three years, on average, collecting seismic waveforms from earthquakes all over the world. These data will then be analyzed using a suite of geophysical techniques, giving us unprecedented insight into the type of structures and deformation with the deep earth. Although the geology and tectonic history of Connecticut is relatively well understood, fundamental questions remain regarding the relationship between past episodes of subduction and continental break-up and the continental lithosphere beneath Connecticut.
Make sure to check out the Research, Photos, and Seismograms pages :)
Sep. 10, 2017: This summer we completed the installation of the array and have 15 instruments up and running. We have begun archive data with the IRIS Data Management Center, and are doing some preliminary results. We would like to thank all of our wonderful landowners for making this experiment possible, and will be uploading seismograms soon.
