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KBS - Kings Bay, Norway (photo1, photo2)

  Information for KBS as of February 1994
Station: Kings Bay, Spitzbergen
Director: Dr. Jens Havskov Parent Organization: Bergen University Network Affiliation: USGS - GDSN
Address:
Seismological Observatory
University of Bergen
Allegaten 41
5007 Bergen-U, Norway
Network Contact:
Albuquerque Seismic Laboratory
Building 10002 Kirtland AFB east
Albuquerque NM 87115
Telephone: 21 2040 Open Station: No
Fax: Parent Organization:
Bergen University
Email:
Coordinates:
Latitude: 78.9175N
Longitude: 11.9239E
Elevation to Sensor: 46
Depth to Sensor: 0
Geology: Permafrost
Vault Conditions: Seismometer piers are isolated from the floor and extend through two feet of soil plus an additional two feet into the permafrost. Large iron bolts extend from the bottom of the pier into the permafrost for another five feet. The building is on stilts and the piers are exposed for several feet to the elements, and strong winds cause noisy conditions.
Site Description: N/A
  Addresses from which to obtain data.
Station Instrumentation
1. Digital World Wide Standardized
Seismomgraph Network - DWWSSN: [ DW ]
18 Oct 1986 to 13 Sep 1987

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