• Rainbow over Organ Pipe Cactus NM

    Organ Pipe Cactus

    National Monument Arizona

Geologic Activity

Organ Pipe Seismic Station

This seismic station was installed May, 7th 2007

Over the past year 1520 earthquakes have been detected by a very sensitive seismic data collecting station located in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. This station is one of 2000 stations that have been placed all over the United States as part of the National Science Foundation’s EarthScope initiative. To learn more about the results generated from our station click here.

Did You Know?

Kangaroo Rat

Kangaroo Rats are masters at desert survival.  They get all the moisture they need from the seeds and plants they eat and don't need to drink any water.  Their kidneys are so powerful at recycling the moisture they do get from plants and seeds, they have been known to urinate crystals. More...