Seismic Station: Surge Protection Box

The seismometer site prior to reinstallation of the seismometer. The white box contains the electrical grounds and primary

connections to the seismometer. The cord leading from the box connects to the seismometer.
 

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The ground box contains four large ground wires and a system of circuit breakers to protect the seismometer and the GPS system from a

lightning strike. Although the panel was already assembled, all the connections had to be made on site