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Building an Operational Low-Cost Seismic Network in Ukraine

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A robust seismic network is vital for ensuring safety and facilitating research in Ukraine; however, currently the Institute of Geophysics at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine faces challenges in its existing seismic network, limiting its ability to provide accurate seismic information and emphasizing the need for reconstruction. The seismic landscape in Ukraine displays marked variations, encompassing notable areas like the Carpathians and Crimean-Black Sea segments, alongside considerations for the western and southern regions impacted by the Vrancea seismic zone. In response to various challenges, we are initiating the deployment of budget-friendly seismometers, specifically the Raspberry Shake Seismographs, across Ukraine. First and foremost, this network is envisioned as a responsive interim solution to bolster the seismic infrastructure across the region while awaiting the deployment of broadband stations. Secondly, this initiative unfolds as an effort to enrich educational experiences within the academic sphere, with a focus on schools and universities in Ukraine. Presently, numerous educational seismic networks span the globe, underscoring the significance and necessity of disseminating seismic sensors to schools for educational purposes. This initiative acknowledges the challenges facing Ukraine's existing seismic network and the demographics at the Institute of Geophysics. The scarcity of younger scientists entering the field raises concerns about the future of scientific research in Ukraine.

The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences has provided 28 Raspberry Shake Seismographs with laptops, planned for deployment across schools and universities in Ukraine. Raspberry Shake 3D Seismographs have been installed at the Institute of Geophysics in Kyiv, Lviv Polytechnic National University, and Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. In November 2023, educational materials for seismology at middle and high school levels in Ukraine were developed with the assistance of the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences.

Session: Network Seismology: Recent Developments, Challenges and Lessons Learned [Poster Session]

Type: Poster

Date: 5/1/2024

Presentation Time: 08:00 AM (local time)

Presenting Author: Tetiana

Student Presenter: No

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