Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) Backbone Network: Earthquake Data and Seismic Metadata
Dates
Publication Date
2017
Start Date
1989
Citation
U.S. Geological Survey, 2017, Advanced National Seismic System (ANSS) Backbone Network: Earthquake Data and Seismic Metadata: U.S. Geological Survey.
Summary
The ANSS Backbone Network is based on the core of the original US National Seismic Network. In partnership with the National Science Foundation, the USGS worked with the Earthscope program (through the USArray project and IRIS) in 2004-2006 to upgrade and install new backbone stations. This effort was completed in September 2006, with 15 new stations installed and 20 existing stations upgraded. Today, the ANSS Backbone consists of nearly 100 stations in the United States, many of them contributed by partner networks and organizations.
Summary
The ANSS Backbone Network is based on the core of the original US National Seismic Network. In partnership with the National Science Foundation, the USGS worked with the Earthscope program (through the USArray project and IRIS) in 2004-2006 to upgrade and install new backbone stations. This effort was completed in September 2006, with 15 new stations installed and 20 existing stations upgraded. Today, the ANSS Backbone consists of nearly 100 stations in the United States, many of them contributed by partner networks and organizations.
To provide accurate and timely data and information products for seismic events, including their effects on buildings and structures, Additionally, the data support a multi-use scientific facility and societal resource for earthquake monitoring, geophysical research, and education.
