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Paul Bodin studies the effects of earthquakes, aiming both to mitigate their consequences and to understand the physics that govern their occurrence. He has an observationalist approach to nature, analyzing data sets in search of significant findings. Additionally, he manages the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), which serves as the authoritative source for information on active seismicity in the states of Oregon and Washington. The PNSN consists of 250 seismic stations, including short-period, strong-motion, and broadband sensors distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest. This venerable and storied network has been upgraded and strengthened with new sensors, communication technologies, and acquisition processing software and hardware, all designed to meet the region's public safety and scientific needs as we move further into the 21st century.
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