Identifying attacks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict using seismic array data.

ABSTRACT: Seismometers are generally used by the research community to study local or distant earthquakes, but seismograms also contain critical observations from regional^1,2 and global explosions³, which can be used to better understand conflicts and identify potential breaches of international law. Although seismic, infrasound and hydroacoustic technology is used by the International Monitoring System⁴ to monitor nuclear explosions as part of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the detection and location of lower-yield military attacks requires a network of sensors much closer to the source of the explosions. Obtaining comprehensive and objective data that can be used to effectively monitor an active conflict zone therefore remains a substantial challenge. H

SUBMITTER: Dando BDE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10533404 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature