Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory has developed a revolutionary method to measure earthquakes using telecommunication lines. This technique utilizes an interrogator, which transforms fiber optic cables into thousands of seismometers, providing readings that are 1,000 times more detailed than current methods. Typical seismic equipment requires ground installation, which has limitations in resource and accessibility. However, by connecting the interrogator to an existing fiber optic network, researchers successfully monitored seismic activity, including detecting vibrations from nearby trains, indicating the method's effectiveness in capturing intricate seismic data.
The breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory utilizes telecommunication lines as earthquake sensors, providing 1,000 times more detailed readings than traditional seismometers.
Using the interrogator, researchers have effectively turned fiber optic cables into thousands of seismometers, capturing seismic events with unprecedented detail and accuracy.
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