# NORSAR > norsar.no Main language:en_GB ## [NORSAR.no](https://www.norsar.no/) ### [Billboard](https://www.norsar.no/billboard/) - [Listening to the Earth for a safe and resilient society](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/): NORSAR is an internationally recognized independent research foundation. We specialize in seismology and seismic monitoring. ### [Snarveier](https://www.norsar.no/snarveier/) - [Sustainable energy](https://www.norsar.no/r-d/sustainable-energy/): The climate crisis is one of the world's greatest challenges. We find solutions. - [Safe society](https://www.norsar.no/r-d/safe-society/): We use our unique expertise in seismology and seismic monitoring to make the world safer. - [Software solutions](https://www.norsar.no/software/): We are among the world’s leading developers of software solutions for seismic modeling and microseismic monitoring. - [Test-Ban Treaty](https://www.norsar.no/r-d/test-ban-treaty/): Monitoring compliance with the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty is our most important task and a solid contribution for a more secure world. ### [Banner topp](https://www.norsar.no/banner-topp-1/) ### [Banner bunn](https://www.norsar.no/banner-bunn-1/) - [We measure earthquakes all over the world](https://www.jordskjelv.no/): The Earth moves. Every single day, tectonic plates collide with each other, causing large and small wave movements in the Earth's crust. This can have consequences for those of us living right at the edge of the Earth's crust. Shakes in the Earth's crust occur all over the globe, including here in Norway. Every time there is a tremor, it is recorded by the seismometers at NORSAR. The signals are assessed, analysed and relayed. - [NORSAR Innovation](https://www.norsarinnovation.com/): NORSAR is at the global forefront in developing commercial software products and services in seismic oil and gas exploration and microseismic monitoring. The core applications of the NORSAR software suite include, but are not limited to, survey planning, survey evaluation, processing and interpretation support, 4D time-lapse surveys, and reservoir analysis. ## [R & D](https://www.norsar.no/r-d/) > NORSAR is an independent research foundation. We provide high-quality research to our clients in industry, the public sector and society at large. ### [Test-Ban Treaty](https://www.norsar.no/r-d/test-ban-treaty/) > NORSAR is Norway’s National Data Center for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty. Monitoring nuclear weapons testing is our core activity. ### [Safe society](https://www.norsar.no/r-d/safe-society/) > NORSAR has been contributing to a safer society since 1968. We use our unique expertise in seismology to monitor natural and man-made tremors. ### [Sustainable energy](https://www.norsar.no/r-d/sustainable-energy/) > The climate crisis is one of the most pressing global challenges. NORSAR is contributing to solutions within safe CO2 storage and utilization of geothermal energy. ## [Services](https://www.norsar.no/services/) > NORSAR provides a wide range of consulting services to customers all over the world. ### [Monitoring](https://www.norsar.no/services/monitoring/) > NORSAR operates one of the largest seismological networks in the world. It gives us the expertise to customize solutions for a wide range of tasks. ### [Oil and gas](https://www.norsar.no/services/oil-and-gas/) > NORSAR has beem working with the oil and gas industry for a number of years, and have acquired a unique expertise in seismic modeling and microseismic monitoring. ### [Zonation map (norwegian)](https://www.norsar.no/soneringskart/) > We have developed digital mapping solutions to generate reports on seismic data from the zoning map for all locations on the mainland of Norway and Svalbard. ### [Fiberoptic sensing](https://www.norsar.no/services/fiberoptic-sensing/) > NORSAR utilizes advanced Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) to develop precise monitoring and secure solutions in areas ranging from avalanches and traffic to pipelines and water leaks. ### [Microseismic Monitoring](https://www.norsar.no/services/microseismic-monitoring/) > NORSAR has extensive experience in microseismicity and offers advanced solutions for real-time monitoring. ### [Seismic hazard and risk](https://www.norsar.no/services/seismic-hazard-and-risk/) > NORSAR has conducted research, development and consulting in seismic hazard and risk since 1975. ### [NORSAR Science Park@Stendammen](https://www.norsar.no/services/norsar-science-park-stendammen/) > A year-round facility available for research, development, and technology testing, located just an hour north of Oslo Airport. ## [Software](https://www.norsar.no/software/) > NORSAR uses our expertise and experience to develop new technology and solutions. We offer software solutions and consulting services for the benefit of society and industry. ### [Seismic modelling](https://www.norsar.no/software/seismic-modelling/) > NORSAR bruker vår kompetanse og erfaring til å utvikle ny teknologi og nye løsninger. Vi tilbyr programvareløsninger og konsulenttjenester til nytte for samfunn og næringsliv.  ### [Microseismic](https://www.norsar.no/software/microseismic/) > NORSAR bruker vår kompetanse og erfaring til å utvikle ny teknologi og nye løsninger. Vi tilbyr programvareløsninger og konsulenttjenester til nytte for samfunn og næringsliv.  ### [Hazard and Risk Modelling](https://www.norsar.no/software/hazard-and-risk-modelling/) > NORSAR develops software solutions for various earthquake-induced hazard, risk and resilience modelling. ## [Projects](https://www.norsar.no/projects/) > NORSAR delivers high-quality research to the public sector, businesses, and society at large. Here is a selection of NORSAR's projects, both ongoing and completed. ### [TOGETHER](https://www.norsar.no/projects/together/) > The TOGETHER project aims to enhance disaster risk management through an AI-powered multi-tool system for risk management and governance, enabling better coordination across sectors. ### [REMWAR](https://www.norsar.no/projects/remwar/) > The REMWAR project uses remote sensing technology to track the war in Ukraine. This is made possible by recent advances in seismic and acoustic monitoring to record combat-related explosions at great distances. ### [MEDiate](https://www.norsar.no/projects/mediate/) > NORSAR is leading a EU project with Oslo municipality and partners from six European countries. The goal is to enhance assessment of disaster risks and improve multi-hazard risk management and governance. ### [AIR](https://www.norsar.no/projects/air/) > Over the next three years, the NORSAR-led project AIR will assess the feasibility of exploring Venus’ interior using Balloon-borne seismology. ### [Troll Observing Network (TONe)](https://www.norsar.no/projects/troll-observing-network-tone/) > The TONe consortium will establish a state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary observation network in Dronning Maud Land to increase our knowledge of the physical, biological, chemical, and geological processes that influence the Earth's cryosphere, ocean and atmosphere. NORSAR is a partner and will install seismic and infrasound arrays. ### [Monitoring of Åknes rockslide](https://www.norsar.no/projects/monitoring-of-aknes-rockslide/) > Since 2004, NORSAR has contributed with seismic monitoring and improved understanding of the unstable mountainside. ### [VISTA CSD](https://www.norsar.no/projects/vista-csd/) > NORSAR is a partner in the CSD research center, which studies how the subsurface is deformed as a result of injection and production of fluids. ### [Norwegian National Seismic Network](https://www.norsar.no/projects/norwegian-national-seismic-network/) > NORSAR is a partner in the Norwegian National Seismic Network (NNSN), which monitors earthquake activity in Norway and surrounding offshore areas. ### [Avalanche detection](https://www.norsar.no/projects/avalanche-detection/) > NORSAR has developed an innovative solution for avalanche monitoring based on fiber optic sensing. The system detects and alerts if an avalanche hits the road, can prevent vehicles from entering the avalanche area, and detects if vehicles are already within the avalanche zone. A pilot system was installed in Holmbuktura in 2022 in collaboration with Troms County Municipality. ### [SAFE-C](https://www.norsar.no/projects/safe-c/) > Safeguarding CO₂ storages in the greater North Sea region through advanced monitoring (SAFE-C). ### [GEObyIT](https://www.norsar.no/projects/geobyit/) > In the GEObyIT project, we used seismic data to develop a real-time warning and risk assessment tool for classifying various urban events. ### [ENSURE](https://www.norsar.no/projects/ensure/) > NORSAR led a large EU ACT financed research and development project with the aim to document microseismic monitoring as a reliable and cost-efficient way to monitor CO2 storage. In addition the project aimed to secure public support for the method and investigated how to best obtain public acceptance. ### [TURNkey](https://www.norsar.no/projects/turnkey/) > NORSAR is leading a EU research and innovation project that is working towards more earthquake resilient societies. TURNkey’s purpose is to develop a multi-sensor-based earthquake information system, facilitating Earthquake Forecasting and enabling Early Warning and Rapid Response actions. ## [About us](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/) > NORSAR is an internationally recognized independent not-for-profit research foundation. We specialize in seismology and seismic monitoring. - [Gender Equality Plan 2022-2032](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/gender-equality-plan-2022-2032) ### [Management system](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/management-system/) > Management system, compliance, transparency and equality. ### [Organization](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/organization/) > Board and Organization ### [Management](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/management/) > NORSAR management. ### [Employees](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/employees/) > Employees in the NORSAR group. ### [Careers](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/careers/) > NORSAR is an internationally recognized and independent research foundation specializing in geosciences. We offer innovative products and solutions to customers in public and private sector. - [Vacancy in NORSAR: Research Scientist / Senior Research Scientist - Detection seismology and Machine Learning](https://www.norsar.no/news/vacancy-in-norsar-research-scientist-senior-research-scientist-1): Keywords for this position: Seismology, Detection, Classification, Machine Learning, Seismic Arrays, Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS) ### [History](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/) > Below are some of the milestones from NORSAR's over 50 year long history. - [NOA seismic array](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/noa-seismic-array): The NOA seismic array (PS27) near Hamar is formally certified within the CTBT International Monitoring System. - [Norway ratifies the CTBT](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/norway-ratifies-the-ctbt): The Norwegian Government ratifies the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). NORSAR is appointed National Data Centre. - [NOA seismic array](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/noa-seismic-array-1): The NOA seismic array near Hamar in southeast Norway is completed. - [ARPANET](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/arpanet): NORSAR becomes the first non-US node on ARPANET, the predecessor to today's Internet. - [Seismic risk analysis](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/seismic-risk-analysis): NORSAR executes the first seismic risk research project. - [Seismic modelling](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/seismic-modelling): NORSAR establishes seismic modelling as a new research area. - [NORES seismic array](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/nores-seismic-array): NORSAR's second seismic array is completed near Hamar in southeastern Norway. - [NTNF](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/ntnf): NORSAR becomes a project under The Royal Norwegian Council for Industrial and Scientific Research. - [Seismic hazard](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/seismic-hazard): NORSAR experiences a major increase in seismic hazard research and consultancy activities. - [NORSAR is founded](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/history/norsar-is-founded): A Government-to-Government agreement comes into effect between Norway and the USA. ### [2022](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/2022/) > We enjoyed the beginning of a normal year with good working days and social life, but 2022 turned out to be a completely unusual year nonetheless! On February 24, Ukraine was invaded. At the same time we lost communication with our listening stations, and our work to monitor explosions near the nuclear power plants began. ### [2023](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/2023/) > Knowledge comes with responsibilities! In 2023 we experienced the new normal; wilder, warmer, and wetter conditions are now a reality, also in Norway. Moreover, we are adjusting to the realities of war in Europe, heightened tensions, and unrest in many parts of the world. - [](https://www.norsar.no/about-us/2023/full): Knowledge comes with responsibilities! In 2023 we experienced the new normal; wilder, warmer, and wetter conditions are now a reality, also in Norway. Moreover, we are adjusting to the realities of war in Europe, heightened tensions, and unrest in many parts of the world. ## [Contact](https://www.norsar.no/contact/) ### [Press contacts](https://www.norsar.no/contact/press-contacts/) ### [Press releases](https://www.norsar.no/contact/press-releases/) - [Inquiries regarding earthquakes](https://www.norsar.no/contact/press-releases/inquiries-regarding-earthquakes) ### [NORSAR](https://www.norsar.no/contact/norsar/) ## [News](https://www.norsar.no/news/) - [New nuclear test by North Korea](https://www.norsar.no/news/new-nuclear-test-by-north-korea): The seismological observatory NORSAR at Kjeller, Norway, has been able to calculate an accurate location for the latest underground nuclear test by North Korea. - [Detecting changes in the middle atmosphere](https://www.norsar.no/news/detecting-changes-in-the-middle-atmosphere): One of the world`s most advanced infrasound stations may soon contribute to long term weather forecasting. Infrasound signals received on the ground, can in fact tell us what is happening 100 kilometers up in the sky. - [Towards a safer society](https://www.norsar.no/news/towards-a-safer-society): NORSAR and The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) have signed an agreement on technology development for seismic monitoring of unstable rock slopes. - [NORSAR Software Suite 2016.2 is released](https://www.norsar.no/news/norsar-software-suite-2016-2-is-released): NORSAR Software Suite 2016.2 is a maintenance and stability improvement release. - [Towards more reliable wind measurements](https://www.norsar.no/news/towards-more-reliable-wind-measurements): Within the framework of a recently started pilot project with Kjeller Vindteknikk, NORSAR has instrumented a 68-meter-high wind mast which is located at Nautneset at the north-west coast of Norway. - [NORSAR Software Suite 2017 is released](https://www.norsar.no/news/norsar-software-suite-2017-is-released): NORSAR Software Suite is a common framework for NORSAR software and consists of NORSAR-3D, SeisRoX, and MDesign. - [Radionuclide station records European iodine pollution](https://www.norsar.no/news/radionuclide-station-records-european-iodine-pollution): The radionuclide station at Spitsbergen is part of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty monitoring system. It has recorded traces of iodine pollution from unknown sources in Europe. - [NORSAR Software Suite 2017.1 is released](https://www.norsar.no/news/norsar-software-suite-2017-1-is-released): NORSAR Software Suite 2017.1 features a new NORSAR-3D Expert version which is now available for both Windows and Linux. - [Vi hører Nord-Korea!](https://www.norsar.no/news/vi-horer-nord-korea): NORSARs stasjoner i Norge hører når det sprenger i Nord-Korea. Vi er en av få uavhengige røster som kan bekrefte eller avkrefte atomprøvesprengninger. - [Testing pressure induced seismicity on a critically stressed fault](https://www.norsar.no/news/testing-pressure-induced-seismicity-on-a-critically-stressed-fault): At the Center for Geologic Storage of CO2, a large-block test of about 1m3 sandstone was tested under triaxial stresses and fluid injection to learn more about safe underground storage of CO2. ## [Search](https://www.norsar.no/search/) ## [Login](https://www.norsar.no/login/) - [Login](https://www.norsar.no/login/login) - [Login Extranet](https://www.norsar.no/login/login-extranet): Test ingress ## [Åknes Rock Slide](https://www.norsar.no/r-d/safe-society/aknes/) ### [Surface geophones](https://www.norsar.no/surface-geophones/) - [](https://www.norsar.no/surface-geophones/article-5463) ### [Histogram](https://www.norsar.no/surface-geophones/) ### [Events](https://www.norsar.no/surface-geophones/) ### [Broadband seismometer](https://www.norsar.no/broadband-seismometer/) ### [Borehole geophones](https://www.norsar.no/borehole-geophones/) ## [BARENTS3D](https://www.norsar.no/seismology/barents3d/) > A 3D model (BARENTS3D) for the seismic velocity and density structure of the crust and upper mantle in the greater Barents Sea Region has been developed by a Norwegian-US team as a composite of two separate models, one for the crust (BARENTS50) and one for the upper mantle (BARMOD). ## [Data](https://www.norsar.no/data/norsar-station-network) - [NORSAR Station Network](https://www.norsar.no/data/norsar-station-network): NO network operated by NORSAR - [Oye et al., 2022 - Data repository](https://www.norsar.no/data/oye-et-al-2022-data-repository): Data repository for Nature Scientific Reports article Oye et al., 2022 - [Langet & Silverberg, 2023 – Data repository](https://www.norsar.no/data/langet-silverberg-2023-data-repository): Data repository for Earth Surface Dynamics article, Langet & Silverberg, 2023 - [NORFOX - Fibre Optic Array Data](https://www.norsar.no/data/norfox-fibre-optic-array-data): Data repository for the NORFOX fibre optic array - [Lindholm et al., 2025 – Data repository](https://www.norsar.no/data/lindholm-et-al-2025-data-repository): Earthquake catalogue data - [Placeholder data repository for scientific article, Langet et al. 2026](https://www.norsar.no/data/placeholder-data-repository-for-scientific-article-langet-et-al-2026) ## [Seismic Bulletins](https://www.norsar.no/seismic-bulletins/) > NORSAR has been appointed as the Norwegian National Data Centre for the Comprehensive Test-Ban-Treaty, and operates several seismic stations on Norwegian territory. To supplement NORSAR's location capabilities, NORSAR exchanges data with other seismological institutions through bilateral cooperation. - [Seismic Bulletins account request received](https://www.norsar.no/seismic-bulletins/seismic-bulletins-account-request-received): Thank you for your interest in the NORSAR bulletins. - [Regional reviewed bulletins](https://www.norsar.no/seismic-bulletins/regional-reviewed-bulletins): The regional reviewed bulletins contain analyst reviewed locations based on NORSAR's array stations. - [Teleseismic reviewed bulletin](https://www.norsar.no/seismic-bulletins/teleseismic-reviewed-bulletin): The bulletins contain analyst reviewed locations from the NORSAR array (PS27). - [Automatic (GBF) bulletin](https://www.norsar.no/seismic-bulletins/automatic-gbf-bulletin): The bulletins contains UNCHECKED, FULLY AUTOMATIC locations from the NORSAR Generalized Beamforming (GBF) system. - [GBF](https://www.norsar.no/seismic-bulletins/gbf): Generalized Beam Forming (GBF) is a method for automatically grouping and locating seismic arrivals based on theoretical travel times for a grid of points covering a target area ## Full Index - [Full content index](https://www.norsar.no/llms-full.txt)