Infrasound Station IS44 (site H4)

Russia / Kamcatka / Yelizovo /
 International Monitoring System, infrasound monitoring site
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The infrasound array station IS44 is part of the International Monitoring System (IMS) for detecting nuclear test explosions. The array is triangular, with central element H1 and corner elements H2-H4. The station detects natural as well as artificial sources of infrasound and is well positioned to monitor the frequent volcanic activity on the Kamchatka peninsula and Kuril Islands.
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Coordinates:   53°6'26"N   157°41'53"E
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