← Back to Sessions

Seismic Studies in Southern Nevada Using a Low-cost Raspberry Shake Network

Description: 

Low-cost Raspberry Shake (RS) seismometers have made seismic monitoring more accessible, engaging both citizens and researchers. In Southern Nevada, multiple RS devices are deployed, providing real-time open-access data to the Raspberry Shake StationView Data Center. This network offers an opportunity to evaluate the performance of RS devices in detecting and characterizing seismic events across various magnitudes and distance ranges.

In this study, we compare noise and signal characteristics of RS devices to nearby broadband sensors, assessing their suitability for seismic monitoring. Local seismicity—including earthquakes, quarry blasts, and casino implosions—is analyzed to determine the RS network’s ability to map fault zones and refine upper crustal velocity models. Earthquake swarms are examined to estimate detection thresholds in tectonically active regions. Furthermore, we demonstrate the capability of RS devices to estimate moment tensors for events with short-to-intermediate period surface waves. Preliminary results highlight the potential of RS networks to complement traditional seismic stations in Southern Nevada. This study underscores the value of RS devices in advancing seismic hazard analysis, fostering community engagement, and promoting citizen science in academic and non-traditional contexts.

Session: New Directions in Environmental, Seismic Hazard and Mineral Resource Exploration Studies [Poster]

Type: Poster

Date: 4/17/2025

Presentation Time: 08:00 AM (local time)

Presenting Author: Jesse

Student Presenter: No

Invited Presentation: 

Poster Number: 107

Authors