Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network

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The Pacific Northwest Seismograph Network, or PNSN, operates seismograph stations and locates earthquakes in Washington and Oregon. The network is funded by the US Geological Survey (USGS), the Department of Energy, and the State of Washington. This organization collects and studies ground motions from about 150 seismometers in Oregon and Washington so they can determine volcanic and tectonic activity, and give advice and information. The PNSN also works to mitigate earthquake hazard. It started in 1969 with 5 seismographs, and has been run by Rob Crosson, Steve Malone, and then John Vidale.

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