AS72, Spitsbergen, Norway
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Thumbnail profile: Spitsbergen
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Geography and Geology
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AS72, the northernmost station of the IMS network, is exposed to the arctic climate of Spitsbergen...
Climate
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...a meteorologically very active border zone with cyclones generating unstable, often stormy weather.
Mandate of Auxiliary Seismic Stations
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AS72 is very isolated and can sometimes only be reached on foot or by helocopter.
Station Profile
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Seismic equipment at AS72.