IRIS News

2021 Nov 30th

UNAVCO and IRIS Joining Forces for Advancing Geophysics

Beginning in 2019, UNAVCO and IRIS began discussions focused on how both organizations can collectively work together to further advance geophysics support for the community. Continue Reading
2021 Dec 1st

Marine Seismology Travel Support for 2022 SSA Annual Meeting

A travel support opportunity for marine seismology community members to participate in the 2022 Seismological Society of America Annual Meeting to be held April 19-23 in Bellevue, Washington. Continue Reading
2021 Dec 1st

2021 Board of Directors Election Results

The IRIS Consortium is very pleased to announce the results of the 2021 Board of Directors election. Continue Reading
2021 Nov 29th

PASSCAL Acquires 1700 Additional Nodal Sensors

The NSF SAGE facility, operated by IRIS, is pleased to announce the recent arrival of 1,780 additional 3-channel 5Hz SmartSolo nodes for the PASSCAL node pool. Continue Reading
2021 Nov 22nd

IRIS Congratulates Seismology Community Members Awarded AGU Honors

The IRIS President and IRIS Board of Directors, on behalf of the entire IRIS community, wishes to recognize and congratulate a number of IRIS community members who have been selected as American Geophysical Union honorees this year. Continue Reading
2021 Nov 12th

IRIS Accepting Applications for Retired RefTek 125A “Texan” Single-Channel Systems until December 10

With the recent retirement of the RefTek 125A “Texan” single-channel systems from the PASSCAL instrument pool, IRIS is interested in finding a new home for this equipment where it can continue to support seismologic research. Continue Reading
2021 Nov 8th

IRIS Statement on Racism in the Geoscience

We at IRIS join our colleagues from across the country and around the globe in unequivocally denouncing racism. BLACK LIVES MATTER. We also know that racism is persistent in STEM and that there are systemic inequalities in academia and particularly in the geosciences. Continue Reading
2021 Oct 15th

New England Bolide Detected by Seismic Station

A seismic station operated by the US Geological Survey and originally installed as part of NSF's EarthScope Transportable Array, recorded a bolide in New England on Sunday, October 10, 2021. Continue Reading
2021 Oct 14th

MERMAID Data Now Available through the IRIS DMC

EarthScope-Oceans data are now fully archived, curated and available at the IRIS DMC. Continue Reading
2021 Oct 14th

Women in Geoscience Video series

These short videos feature a broad range of women in geoscience from around the world. These inspiring scientists describe their work, their interests, and their desire to inspire young women to pursue STEM and STEAM. Continue Reading
2021 Sep 28th

Read the Summer 2021 Issue of the IRIS Data Services Newsletter

The newsletter highlights IRIS Data Services products and services. Continue Reading
2021 Aug 26th

Community Announcement: CMG-3T Sensors Available

IRIS announces the availability of surplus Guralp CMG-3T seismometers. Submit your application by Friday, September 10, 2021. Continue Reading
2021 Aug 16th

Nominations Sought for IRIS Board of Directors

Elections this year will be held for two Director positions and to select the new/current Director who will serve as vice-Chair of the Board. Continue Reading
2021 Aug 11th

Submit Your Proposal to the Simpson Innovation Fund 2021

Proposals may be submitted by individual Consortium members or groups of members by September 17, 2021, to the Chair of the relevant IRIS Standing or Advisory Committee. Continue Reading
2021 Jul 21st

IRIS Releases PIQQA, A New Software Tool for Producing Quick Data Quality Reports

The PI’s Quick Quality Assessment (PIQQA) is a new software tool for producing quick data quality reports using MUSTANG-generated metrics. Continue Reading
2021 Jun 24th

Update on the SAGE MT Facility - New Instruments, Software Resources, and Training Opportunities

IRIS is pleased to provide an update on the acquisition of portable magnetotelluric (MT) instruments and our ongoing development of new resources for MT Principal Investigators. Continue Reading
2021 Jun 11th

IRIS and UNAVCO Response to the NSF Dear Colleague Letter on the Timeline for SAGE and GAGE Re-competition

The staff and Boards of IRIS and UNAVCO are inspired by the National Science Foundation’s vision of a transformed facility for geophysics support and its decision to pursue an extended process for the next geophysical facility. Continue Reading
2021 Jun 1st

Tim Ahern, Director of Data Services-Emeritus, Receives SSA’s 2021 Frank Press Public Service Award

The Seismological Society of America has selected Tim Ahern, Director of Data Services-Emeritus, as its recipient of the 2021 Frank Press Public Service Award. Tim is recognized for his collaborative, open-data approach to observational seismology worldwide that has improved hazard assessment and increased public safety in at-risk communities. Continue Reading
2021 May 28th

IRIS data used to win Gold Medal in Science Fair!

Student project "The Silence of Canadian Cities: Seismic Impact of Lockdowns" wins Gold Medal at Science Fair! Continue Reading
2021 May 8th

IRIS Celebrates Its 37th Anniversary

May 8 is the 37th anniversary of the incorporation of IRIS. During this time, there have been many tremendous accomplishments. Continue Reading
2021 May 3rd

Alaska Transportable Array Enters Final Phase

The Transportable Array team plans to remove the remaining Alaska TA stations this summer during the 2021 field season following a postponement due to local, state, and federal travel restrictions in response to the pandemic and with the support of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Continue Reading
2021 Apr 23rd

Release of the new IRIS mars-event Service for Accessing the Seismic Event Catalog from the InSight Mission to Mars

We are proud to announce the release of the mars-event web service, an implementation of the FDSN-event specification adapted for Martian seismic events known as marsquakes. Continue Reading
2021 Apr 22nd

IRIS Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Working Group Seeks Community Feedback

The IRIS JEDI working group is tasked to develop a draft IRIS Anti-Racism action plan, solicit and incorporate community feedback, implement actions, and report on progress for accountability. This action plan is a living document; feedback on the current document and suggestions of additional actions are encouraged and will be incorporated into ongoing activities. Continue Reading
2021 Apr 20th

Read the Spring 2021 Issue of the IRIS Data Services Newsletter

The newsletter highlights IRIS Data Services products and services. Continue Reading
2021 Mar 29th

Provide Your Input: Metadata for Legacy Seismic Data Survey

Please take a survey to provide your perspective as to which elements should be Required, Recommended, Optional, or Not Included in metadata for legacy seismic data. Continue Reading