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geodynamics of indentor corners

 

seismicvault

 

Seismometer Vault  Seismic sensor in its vault (a meter-deep pit). The foam box (plus burial in the pit) provide thermal insulation that eliminates long-period noise that stems from contraction adn expansion associated with temperature changes.

 

Credit: Stephane Sol (2003)

 

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