• 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?

Endangered Sonoran Pronghorn

The Sonoran Pronghorn is a critically endangered species that calls Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument home for part of the year.  With less than 60 animals left in the United States, our wilderness provides important habitat for this beautiful animal's survival. More...