Collage of geophysical science: a GPS station on a mountain at dusk, seismic waveform records, rows of instruments, and a field team deploying equipment in a desert landscape, with the NSF National Geophysical Facility logo.

The NSF National Geophysical Facility (NGF) operated by EarthScope supports research in the geosciences using geophysical tools. The NSF NGF provides instrumentation, data access, and educational resources for researchers, local governments, educators, students, and more.

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Exterior view of the Anaheim Convention Center overlain with a purple to red gradient and text reading, "Come see us at NSTA 2026 in Anaheim, CA! Daily Activity Stations, Day 1: Seismology: Earth's Vibrations, Day 2: Geodesy: Earth's Changing Surface, Day 3: Connecting it All." NSF NGF logo in the bottom right.

Attending the @nstaofficial.bsky.social conference in Anaheim this month? Stop by the EarthScope-operated NSF NGF booth and explore our interactive stations featuring hands-on, classroom-ready, FREE resources.

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Attending the SSA 2026 meeting in Pasadena? Check out our "Advancing Geophysical Research with Cloud Computing" workshop on Tuesday! There are still seats open and you can register up to April 10.

https://loom.ly/d_VjWr4

Regional map of earthquakes near Indonesia colored by depth, with the April 1 magnitude 7.4 quake marked by a white star.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake occurred on April 1 near Ternate, Indonesia in the Molucca Sea. This region is dominated by complex tectonics, and the Molucca Sea frequently sees moderate to large earthquakes.

Learn more & access event data ➡️ https://loom.ly/hzEdzr0

EarthScope webinar graphic titled “OPERA Surface Displacement Products for Your Science and Decision-Making Applications,” featuring speakers Dr. Grace Bato and Dr. Sara Mirzaee (Jet Propulsion Laboratory), scheduled for Thursday, April 9 at 12 pm MT, with their headshots displayed.

UPCOMING WEBINAR

Advancing Continental-Scale Ground Motion Monitoring over North America: OPERA Surface Displacement Products for Your Science and Decision-Making Applications

Presenters: Dr. Grace Bato and Dr. Sara Mirzaee (Jet Propulsion Laboratory)

Register ➡️ https://loom.ly/e9Xsc94

#EarthquakeReport for M 7.4 #Gempa #Lindol #Earthquake offshore #Indonesia in Molluca Strait

Thrust/Reverse (compressional) earthquake mechanism
Possible local tsunami
Bivergent subduction zones here

Similar earthquake in 2019 earthjay.com?p=9106

earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/...

Map of GPS vectors across the western US overlain by a red to purple gradient with text "We're Hiring" and a link to earthscope.org/careers

Join our team as an Educational Technologist! We're hiring a position (remote, US) that focuses on integrating technology into education initiatives, translating complex data science & geophysical concepts into accessible educational materials.

Learn more & apply ➡️ https://earthscope.org/careers/

M 7.3 Vanuatu | EarthScope Consortium An earthquake occurred about 116 km below Vanuatu.

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake occurred today, March 30, near Vanuatu at an intermediate depth of 120 km.
Learn about the region's tectonics and access event data.
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Angled view of a work bench with instrumentation and other sensors for testing overlain by a purple to red gradient with the text 'We're Hiring!' linking to earthscope.org/careers

We're hiring an Engineer II -Sensor Test and Evaluation (Socorro, NM, transition to a new Albuquerque location in Fall 2026) to support testing and evaluation of seismic and geodetic instrumentation, as well as evaluations of emerging technology.

Learn more & apply: https://earthscope.org/careers/

On this day in 1964, the second-largest earthquake ever recorded struck the Prince William Sound region of Alaska. This magnitude 9.2 earthquake radically transformed Alaska and our understanding of plate tectonics, tsunami generation, and earthquakes.

Learn more ➡️ https://loom.ly/LJEDS8E

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WEBINAR RECORDING

Earthquake Source Scaling at the Subfault Level Using Finite-Fault Models
Presented by Dr. Margarita Solares-Colón (The Ohio State University / CRESCENT)

📽️ https://loom.ly/SvDkc2o

Graphic advertising 'Explore Your Future: Geoscience Career Panel' held April 29, 2026 @ 11:00 am MT by the EarthScope-operated NSF NGF and CRESCENT. Panelists include: Emily Zawacki (Moderator): Science Communication Associate, EarthScope Consortium Rachel Akie: Cloud Software Engineer III, EarthScope Consortium Wendy Bohon: Physical Scientist, California Geological Survey Teresa Butler: Geoscientist, ExxonMobil Alex Olsen-Mikitowicz: Colliers Engineering & Design - Remote Sensing Manager, AeroTerra Sensing, LLC Liam Toney: Research Geologist, U.S. Geological Survey

Join the EarthScope-operated NSF NGF and @cascadiaeqs.bsky.social for a Geoscience Career Panel webinar on April 29 at 11:00 am MT showcasing career paths across academia, industry, government, nonprofit, consulting, and beyond.

Register➡️ https://loom.ly/C5czWbs

Please register and join us for tomorrow's EarthScope Webinar with a presentation from Dr. Margarita Solares-Colón.

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A magnitude 7.5 earthquake occurred near Tonga today. See more information and find event data.
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2026 NSF NGF Community Science Conference graphic featuring a GPS station overlooking a coastal landscape, with a helicopter and field crew nearby. Text includes dates (May 26 & 28, June 2 & 4, virtual) and theme on advances in instrumentation, computation, and methodology.

We are happy to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 NSF NGF Community Science Conference, held virtually May 26 & 28, and June 2 & 4.

See full details & register ➡️ https://earthscope.org/conference

How the Common Sensor Platform is Powering Emerging Technologies | EarthScope Consortium To help facilitate wider adoption of DAS technology, the Common Sensor Platform (CSP) team has been developing an all-in-one power and enclosure system so that DAS can be deployed in more remote areas...

The help facilitate wider adoption of distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology, the Common Sensor Platform team has been developing an all-in-one power and enclosure system so that DAS can be deployed in more remote areas independent of local power infrastructure.

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WEBINAR RECORDING

Robotics for Geoscience: More Data, New Analyses
Presented by Dr. Zhiang Chen (Arizona State University)

This talk introduces the use of robotics to automate data collection, a crucial step toward automating and advancing geoscience research.

https://youtu.be/q08jBHiYj8s

EarthScope Data Services will be retiring the FDSN “event” web service as a part of our effort to refine the NSF National Geophysical Facility’s portfolio of data and metadata access capabilities in the cloud.

Full details ➡️ https://loom.ly/-6KPIJo

Graphic promoting an EarthScope webinar titled “Earthquake Source Scaling at the Subfault Level Using Finite-Fault Models,” featuring Dr. Margarita Solares-Colón (The Ohio State University / CRESCENT), scheduled for Thursday, March 26 at 12 pm MT, with the speaker’s headshot on the right.

Please join for our upcoming EarthScope Webinar on Thursday, March 26 at 12 pm MT.

Earthquake Source Scaling at the Subfault Level Using Finite-Fault Models

Presenter: Dr. Margarita Solares-Colón (The Ohio State University / CRESCENT)

Register to attend ➡️ https://loom.ly/PQaIeII

Don't forget to register and join us for tomorrow's webinar!

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Curious how the geoid looks across oceans and through land masses? Our Observable notebook has an interactive globe to illustrate how geoid height varies along meridian and parallel lines.

Check it out!
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The 2024 New Jersey earthquake was felt by a lot of people, but not quite as strongly as we would have expected. Using that quake to model shaking in the region helps us understand why.

Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/zpo1ISk

Promotional graphic for the “Integrating Hydrology & Geophysics” webinar series titled Building Skills and Finding Collaborators for Hydrogeophysics, taking place Wednesday, March 11, 2–3 pm ET. The graphic features headshots of Kennedy Doro (University of Toledo), Lily Eligator (University of Michigan), Sara Larsen (CEO, OpenET), and Sina Saneiyan (Binghamton University), along with NSF National Geophysical Facility (operated by EarthScope), and CUAHSI logos.

Thank you to everyone who joined for our joint "Integrating Hydrology & Geophysics" webinar series with @cuahsi.bsky.social!

If you missed our final webinar, that recording—as well as all prior recordings—are available on YouTube.
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https://youtu.be/eRT2nPRGue0

Graphic promoting an EarthScope webinar titled “Robotics for Geoscience: More Data, New Analyses,” featuring Dr. Zhiang Chen of Arizona State University, scheduled for Thursday, March 19 at 12 pm MT, with the speaker’s headshot on the right.

We have a great series of EarthScope webinars coming up this spring!

Tune in next Thursday, March 19 at 12 pm MT to hear Dr. Zhiang Chen (Arizona State University) present on "Robotics for Geoscience: More Data, New Analyses."

Register ➡️ https://loom.ly/4tabSl8

Group of instructors gathered on a grassy campus lawn during a hands-on geophysics demonstration with field equipment. Overlaid text reads: “Instructor Workshop: Teaching Near-surface Geophysics to Undergraduates from Intro to Majors — July 7–9, 2026, Golden, CO.”

Apply to attend our upcoming in-person instructor workshop for Earth science instructors to learn near-surface geophysics methods!

This workshop equips Earth science instructors with the skills to incorporate near-surface geophysics into undergrad courses.

Event info ➡️ https://loom.ly/-xLwP0o

Demonstrating building resonance using the simplified BOSS model- Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology All buildings have a natural frequency of oscillation or resonance frequency. When seismic waves shake the ground beneath a building at its resonance frequency, the structure will begin to sway back a...

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All buildings have a natural frequency of oscillation or resonance frequency. When seismic waves shake the ground beneath a building at its resonance frequency, the structure will begin to sway back and forth and the structural integrity of the building may become compromised.

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Have a background in geoscience and experience in science communication? We're hiring a Science Communication Associate I (remote, US) to assist in daily and strategic communications.

Learn more & apply ➡️ https://earthscope.org/careers/

Remote GPS station and solar-powered equipment overlooking a broad desert basin in Southern California.

Rocky desert landscape with Joshua trees and large rounded granite boulders.

Cholla cactus field with desert mountains in the background at sunset.

Desert tortoise on a dirt road with a field vehicle in the background during fieldwork.

Field engineers servicing and upgrading GPS stations in Southern California were greeted with a full desert in bloom (plus some extra friends! 🐢) #FieldworkFriday

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Applications are open for CRESCENT's technical short course "Strain Accumulation & Release from GNSS", led by members of the Coupling, Seismicity, and Slow Slip (C3S) working group,

Learn more & apply ⬇️
cascadiaquakes.org/geoscience-education-and...