Hosting a Station

QuakeFinder is looking for additional sensor sites to expand its network along the “Ring of Fire”. Companies, colleges, organizations, and landowners can support earthquake forecasting research by hosting a site on their property.

Location

Sensors must be located near enough to faults to detect electromagnetic effects and must be distributed along the fault to provide maximum coverage with the minimum number of sites. Good sites are located:

• Within 2 km of a major strike-slip fault
• Not closer than 30 km to another sensor
• Away from magnetic noise

If you are interested in hosting a station, please check the New Locations indicated on the Network Map, complete the checklist below, and contact QuakeFinder to determine if your site meets all the criteria. QuakeFinder will perform a detailed site evaluation to validate appropriate sites.

Checklist for QuakeFinder Network Sites

• Distance from magnetic noise sources, at least:

• 100m from roads with significant traffic
• 50m from electrical machinery (e.g. water pumps)
• 5 m from telephone lines, power lines, metal fences and gates
• 1km form cell phone or radio towers or very high voltage power lines
• 1 km from the ocean

• Electric power (120VAC or solar panels)
• Internet (hard line, satellite connection, or 3G cell service)

Thank you for inquiring about being a Sponsor (or Host) This is a simple process, and we will be glad to answer your questions.

Please contact Tom Bleier at (650)473-9870 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.