SEISMIC NOISE

April 12, 2020

The Royal Observatory in Belgium has observed a 30-50 per cent fall in levels of ambient seismic noise since schools and businesses were closed in mid-March.

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  • In geology, seismic noise refers to the relatively persistent vibration of the ground due to a multitude of causes. It is the unwanted component of signals recorded by a seismometer.

  • This noise includes vibrations caused due to human activity, such as transport and manufacturing, and makes it difficult for scientists to study seismic data that is more valuable.

  • Apart from geology, seismic noise is also studied in other fields such as oil exploration, hydrology, and earthquake engineering. 

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