Seismic weather
Microseismicity: Ground vibrations caused by ocean waves and storms
"Seismowetter" (seismic weather) describes the continuous background noise of the Earth caused by atmospheric and oceanic processes rather than tectonic shifts. Global storms and ocean waves transfer energy to the ground, creating high-sensitivity vibrations known as microseismicity.
At the Fürstenfeldbruck Observatory, our sensors record this noise around the clock. While local wind gusts or pressure changes impact the immediate surroundings, low-frequency signals often testify to severe storms on the world's oceans. This data provides insights into the coupling between the atmosphere, the ocean, and the solid Earth.
