William Spain Seismic Observatory, Fordham University

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William Spain Seismic Observatory

The William Spain Seismic Observatory is located at the Rose Hill Campus of Fordham University in the Bronx, New York [1] The seismic recordings from this location are the oldest in the region and among the oldest in the United States. It is named for a student who died unexpectedly. A plaque of St. Emidio, patron saint of earthquakes, hangs on the door of the observatory building.

References

  1. ^ "As the Earth Shakes, a Machine Below the Bronx Takes Note (Published 2006)". The New York Times.