Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometers detect vibrations from small earthquakes ranging from 0.1 Hz to 100 Hz. These earthquakes are caused by local phenomena, such as melt movement beneath volcanoes and upward flow of hydrothermal fluids in the conduits that feed black smoker chimneys. These instruments enable imaging of the seismic energy traveling through the seafloor.
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| Reference Designator | Site Name | Node Name | Instrument Name | Start Depth | End Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS01SUM1-LJ01B-06-OBSSPA103 | Southern Hydrate Summit 1 Seafloor | Low-Power JBox (LJ01B) | Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometer | 779 | 779 |
| RS01SUM1-LJ01B-07-OBSSPA102 | Southern Hydrate Summit 1 Seafloor | Low-Power JBox (LJ01B) | Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometer | 779 | 779 |
| RS01SUM1-LJ01B-08-OBSSPA101 | Southern Hydrate Summit 1 Seafloor | Low-Power JBox (LJ01B) | Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometer | 779 | 779 |
| RS03ASHS-MJ03B-05-OBSSPA302 | ASHES Vent Field | Medium-Power JBox (MJ03B) | Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometer | 1,552 | 1,552 |
| RS03ASHS-MJ03B-06-OBSSPA301 | ASHES Vent Field | Medium-Power JBox (MJ03B) | Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometer | 1,552 | 1,552 |
| RS03ECAL-MJ03E-05-OBSSPA303 | Eastern Caldera | Medium-Power JBox (MJ03E) | Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometer | 1,516 | 1,516 |
| RS03ECAL-MJ03E-08-OBSSPA304 | Eastern Caldera | Medium-Power JBox (MJ03E) | Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometer | 1,516 | 1,516 |
| RS03INT2-MJ03D-05-OBSSPA305 | International District Vent Field 2 | Medium-Power JBox (MJ03D) | Short-Period Ocean Bottom Seismometer | 1,527 | 1,527 |